N739CK

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17270435

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 20, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA210
Location
Stow, MA
Event ID
20130422X41835
Coordinates
42.460556, -71.517776
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N739CK
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17270435
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NOBLE AIRVENTURES LLC
Address
302 BOXBORO RD
Status
Deregistered
City
STOWE
State / Zip Code
MA 01775-2101
Country
United States

Analysis

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. Winds reported at airport located about 10 miles east of the accident site were from 280 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 15 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# ERA13CA210