N739CK – CESSNA 172N – 2013-04-20 NTSB Accident Report

On April 20, 2013, a Cessna 172N (N739CK) was involved in an incident near Stow, MA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions.

According to the pilot, the airplane was on approach to runway 30, and about 75 feet above the ground, when it encountered a loss of lift due to “wind shear.” He added engine power to attempt a go-around, but the airplane touched down on the runway and bounced. A gust of wind then pushed the airplane to the left of the runway. The pilot responded by reducing engine power and attempted to turn back to the runway; however, the airplane impacted trees off the side of the runway. A postaccident examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to the right and left wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA13CA210. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N739CK.