N737HV

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17269438

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 5, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA167
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY
Event ID
20100309X05250
Coordinates
41.626388, -73.884162
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 directional control during the landing flare.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17269438
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHULER ERIC C
Address
43 BROOKFIELD RD
City
FORT SALONGA
State / Zip Code
NY 11768-1408
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he was making an approach to land on runway 6. During the landing flare, a "gust of wind hit the plane" from the right and "lifted the nose" of the airplane. The airplane's left wing contacted the ground adjacent to the runway, followed by the main landing gear. The airplane came to rest in a snow-covered, grassy area adjacent to the runway. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The reported wind at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, was from 360 degrees at 9 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA167