N739ZN

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17270938

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 19, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA409
Location
Santa Teresa, NM
Event ID
20110621X53639
Coordinates
31.880832, -106.704719
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 inadequate compensation for the wind condition, resulting in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17270938
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OUR JETT LLC
Address
13000 E CONTROL TOWER RD UNIT K16
City
ENGLEWOOD
State / Zip Code
CO 80112-4530
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, the wind was 60 degrees off runway heading at 9 knots when he departed the airport. When he returned for landing the winds were 60 degrees off runway heading at 22 knots and gusting. He described the landing as hard followed by minor bounces. The airplane operator discovered propeller tip damage and substantial damage to the firewall the following day.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA409