# NTSB CHI07CA245: Cessna 172N, N222UN, New Hudson, MI, July 29, 2007 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: July 29, 2007, 10:45 local (14:45 UTC) - Place: New Hudson, MI - Coordinates: 42.503055, -83.623611 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.5031&lon=-83.6236&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report August 30, 2007 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Detroit, MI, FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 66453 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI07CA245 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/66453/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA245 ## Probable cause The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the bushes. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Hard landing, landing - flare/touchdown - terrain condition - runway - flare - improper, pilot in command (cause) - recovery from bounced landing - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - terrain condition - high vegetation (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (contributing factor) ## Analysis The airplane made a bounced landing on runway 7. The student pilot stated that while on approach the airplane was "a bit high and fast." The student pilot reduced engine power and "felt" that it was "still ok to land." She reported that the airplane touched down and bounced hard twice. The airplane was now past midfield and the student pilot was not confident that the airplane could clear the trees at the end of the runway. Concerned that the next hard bounce could damage the gear and the airplane, the pilot steered the airplane off the runway onto the grass, attempted to maintain control as long as possible, and impacted bushes. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. ## Factual narrative The airplane was substantially damaged during a hard landing on runway 7 (3,128 feet by 40 feet, asphalt). The student pilot stated that while she was on approach she realized that she was "a bit high and fast." The student pilot reduced engine power and "felt" that it was "still ok to land." She reported that the airplane touched down and bounced hard twice. The airplane was now past midfield and the student pilot was not confident that the airplane could clear the trees at the end of the runway. Concerned that the next hard bounce could damage the gear and the airplane, the pilot steered the airplane off the runway onto the grass, attempted to maintain control as long as possible, and impacted bushes. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N222UN](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N222UN-2010-10-05), registration cancelled 2010-10-05, S/N 17270364, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 172N - Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 17270364 - Airframe hours: 3640.8 - Engines: Lycoming O-320-H2AD 160 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Operator: Oakland Flight Service - Registered owner: Top Gun Aero LLC - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, July 1, 2007 - Departed: OZW, Howell, MI - Destination: Y47, New Hudson, MI - Airport: Y47, New Hudson, runway 07, 3,128 × 40 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Student pilot; age 57; injuries: none; student; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left; flight hours: 115 total, 115 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 100° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 61 °F - Altimeter: 30.01 inHg - Observed at: PTK, 13 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20070729019939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070729019939A), Jul 29, 2007: Cessna 172N, New Hudson, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) On Sunday, July 29, 2007 at approximately 10:00 EST, student pilot [privacy data omitted] had an uneventful solo flight from howell airport (ozw) to New… ## Other investigations on N222UN (2) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN10CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA190), Apr 3, 2010: Cessna 172N (N222UN), New Hudson, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout with gusting winds. - [NTSB CHI06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA083), Feb 12, 2006: Cessna 172N (N222UN), New Hudson, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The solo student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the snow bank. From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.