N6871H

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17265621

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 5, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA270
Location
Pottstown, PA
Event ID
20120406X00827
Coordinates
40.236946, -75.553886
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6871H
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17265621
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FARE SHARE LTD
Address
3310 W RIDGE PIKE
Status
Deregistered
City
POTTSTOWN
State / Zip Code
PA 19464-3450
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, the landing approach was normal. However, during the landing touchdown the airplane bounced and the pilot decided to perform a go-around. He applied full power and inadvertently raised the flaps from 30 degrees to zero degrees. As the pilot increased the pitch of the airplane to perform the go around, the airplane drifted off the left side of the runway and settled into a grassy area to the left of the runway. The airplane collided with a tree which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA270