Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Belleville, Michigan
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
http://registry.faa.gov/N4491R
Location: Monroe, MI
Accident Number: GAA18CA097
Date & Time: 12/21/2017, 1100 EST
Registration: N4491R
Aircraft: CESSNA 172
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Hard landing
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional
Analysis
The flight instructor reported that, the student pilot began to flare for a touch-and-go landing, when a wind gust yawed the airplane to the left. He added that the wind "dropped out", and the airplane landed hard with the nose low, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 140° at 6 knots. The flight instructor reported that the wind was variable at 10 knots, gusting 20 knots. The airplane landed on runway 21.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The student pilot's improper yaw control during the landing flare and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
Findings
Aircraft
Yaw control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Landing flare - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Student pilot (Cause)
Delayed action - Instructor/check pilot (Cause)
Environmental issues
Gusts - Effect on operation
Crosswind - Effect on operation
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing
Other weather encounter
Hard landing (Defining event)
Landing gear collapse
Flight Instructor Information
Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial
Age: 64, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/31/2016
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 09/01/2016
Flight Time: (Estimated) 8120 hours (Total, all aircraft), 7935 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 33 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 16 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Student Pilot Information
Certificate: Student
Age: 21, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 12/22/2015
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated) 60 hours (Total, all aircraft), 60 hours (Total, this make and model)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: CESSNA
Registration: N4491R
Model/Series: 172 M
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1975
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility
Serial Number: 17263233
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 12/15/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2300 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 6075 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320-D2G
Registered Owner: MONROE AVIATION SCHOOL OF FLIGHT LLC
Rated Power: 150 hp
Operator: MONROE AVIATION SCHOOL OF FLIGHT LLC
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KTTF, 612 ft msl
Observation Time: 1555 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 205°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Temperature/Dew Point: 1°C / -4°C
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 9000 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 6 knots, 140°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.17 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Monroe, MI (TTF)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Monroe, MI (TTF)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1000 EST
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: CUSTER (TTF)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 615 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 21
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4997 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Touch and Go
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 41.943611, -83.432778 (est)
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Belleville, Michigan
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Location: Monroe, MI
Accident Number: GAA18CA097
Date & Time: 12/21/2017, 1100 EST
Registration: N4491R
Aircraft: CESSNA 172
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Hard landing
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional
The flight instructor reported that, the student pilot began to flare for a touch-and-go landing, when a wind gust yawed the airplane to the left. He added that the wind "dropped out", and the airplane landed hard with the nose low, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 140° at 6 knots. The flight instructor reported that the wind was variable at 10 knots, gusting 20 knots. The airplane landed on runway 21.
Flight Instructor Information
Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial
Age: 64, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/31/2016
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 09/01/2016
Flight Time: (Estimated) 8120 hours (Total, all aircraft), 7935 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 33 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 16 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Student Pilot Information
Certificate: Student
Age: 21, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 12/22/2015
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated) 60 hours (Total, all aircraft), 60 hours (Total, this make and model)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: CESSNA
Registration: N4491R
Model/Series: 172 M
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1975
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility
Serial Number: 17263233
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 12/15/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2300 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 6075 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320-D2G
Registered Owner: MONROE AVIATION SCHOOL OF FLIGHT LLC
Rated Power: 150 hp
Operator: MONROE AVIATION SCHOOL OF FLIGHT LLC
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KTTF, 612 ft msl
Observation Time: 1555 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 205°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Temperature/Dew Point: 1°C / -4°C
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 9000 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 6 knots, 140°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.17 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Monroe, MI (TTF)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Monroe, MI (TTF)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1000 EST
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: CUSTER (TTF)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 615 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 21
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4997 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Touch and Go
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 41.943611, -83.432778 (est)
Three people were uninjured in a plane crash at Monroe Custer Airport Thursday.
The crash occurred at 12:46 p.m.
Monroe Fire Chief Rob Wight said preliminary investigation indicates the three were up for a training flight and the flight instructor had to take the plane over at one point.
The plane sustained damage to the propeller and one of the wings.
“Thankfully no one was injured,” Wight said.
The Federal Aviation Administration was called to conduct an investigation.
Emergency crews were on scene for about 25 minutes before they cleared.
Monroe Police and Monroe Community Ambulance were also called to the scene to assist.
Original article can be found here ➤ http://www.monroenews.com
A student flying a small plane crashed while trying to land at a Monroe airport Thursday afternoon, police said.
Lt. John Wall said the call came in at 12:46 p.m. on Thursday for police to dispatch to Custer Airport at North Custer and North Telegraph roads.
Wall said the student was coming in for a landing when the senior pilot on board relayed there was a failure in power or malfunction with the plane.
"The wings hit the runway, once one hit, it bounced to the other side, hitting the other wing on the runway. The prop struck the runway and the front landing gear broke."
No one was injured in the incident and police are not sure what caused the malfunction and found no fluid leaking from the plane. Wall said the case was turned over to the FAA and the plane belonged to Custer Airport.
"There was some type of mechanical issue, we really don't know...just glad it was not a fall-out-of-the-sky crash," he said.
Original article can be found here ➤ http://www.detroitnews.com
According to police, a Cessna crash landed at about 1 p.m. at the northern end of the runway.
Two people were on board. No injuries were reported.
The plane suffered minor damage.
The pilot indicated a power failure as the plane was about to land.
Story and video ➤ https://www.clickondetroit.com
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