N66087

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S9764

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
NTSB Number
ERA10CA008
Location
Easton, PA
Event ID
20091007X82750
Coordinates
40.742221, -75.243057
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while on short final.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N66087
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9764
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MOYER AVIATION INC
Address
3800 SULLIVAN TRL
Status
Deregistered
City
EASTON
State / Zip Code
PA 18040-7643
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he was performing a no-flap landing after completing a local flight. On short final, he realized he was low and initiated a go-around. With the application of power, the airplane rolled to the left and the left wheel struck an approximately 8-foot high embankment located near the edge of the displaced threshold of the runway. The left landing gear was torn off, and the airplane slid on its right wheel and fuselage approximately 200 feet before coming to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, and fuselage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA008