N14511

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S10582

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 4, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR11CA037
Location
Port Townsend, WA
Event ID
20101106X72545
Coordinates
48.054721, -122.810554
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 improper flare/touchdown while landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N14511
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S10582
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CAS LTD
Address
714 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SWANTON
State / Zip Code
VT 05488
Country
United States

Analysis

During a planned full-stop landing, the airplane bounced back into the air after the initial touchdown, and then settled to the runway a second time. Almost immediately after the second touchdown, the airplane veered sharply to the left and departed the runway surface. Before the pilot could get the airplane to come to a stop, its left wing struck a tree, resulting in the airplane spinning around and coming to a stop. The pilot said that the airplane had no mechanical or directional control anomalies, and that he should have executed a go-around when the airplane first bounced back into the air.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA037