# NTSB ERA11CA346: Cessna 177, N3142T, Boone, NC, June 3, 2011 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 3, 2011, 12:30 local (16:30 UTC) - Place: Boone, NC - Coordinates: 36.196666, -81.639442 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.1967&lon=-81.6394&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-aborted after touchdown: Collision during takeoff/land](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 4, 2011 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 80794 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA11CA346 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/80794/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=80794 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA346 ## Probable cause The pilot's delay in executing a go-around. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 177, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2073704), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090); cases with it: [Cessna 177, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=2073704), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) - [Landing: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Cessna 177, 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=2073704), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing-aborted after touchdown: Collision during takeoff/land](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 177, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md?model=2073704), [All aircraft, 1,309 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md) - [Other: Landing gear collapse](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094); cases with it: [Cessna 177, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md?model=2073704), [All aircraft, 1,787 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot stated that after departure he proceeded to the destination airstrip and overflew the runway to determine the wind direction and velocity. He entered the traffic pattern on the downwind leg, extended the flaps and maintained an airspeed of 80 miles per hour. He said the airplane was a little high on final approach, and the airplane eventually touched down 1/4 way down the runway. He said he added power to abort the landing, but there was not enough runway remaining. The airplane landed in a field, collided with a ditch and the nose gear collapsed. He stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot stated that he had flown into the private airstrip with his instructor in March 2011; the flight was uneventful. After departure on the accident date he proceeded to the destination airstrip and flew over it noting the wind was light (5 knots maximum), from about 90 degrees to the right, or from 040 degrees. He entered the downwind leg for runway 31, which is a 2,100 foot-long asphalt runway, then turned onto base and final. With the flaps fully extended he maintained 80 miles-per-hour (mph) on final approach, though his typical indicated airspeed on final approach is 70 mph. He reported he was a "little high" on final approach, and during the flare, the airplane nosed up then began porpoising. The first touchdown point was about 1/4 down the runway, and added full power to recover, but there was not enough runway remaining to recover. He landed in a field to the right side of the runway then collided with a ditch while traveling about 20 to 30 mph, which collapsed the nose landing gear. He further stated there was nothing mechanically wrong with the airplane. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N3142T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3142T), registered now, S/N 17700442 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 177 - Registry model: [Cessna 177](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177) (registry code 2073704) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 17700442 - Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2D 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: My Air, LLC - Registered owner: My Air, LLC - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, December 29, 2010 - Departed: 5J5, Holly Hill, SC - Destination: NC14, Boone, NC - Airport: NC14, Boone Inc Airport, runway 31, 2,100 × 40 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 55; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review February 24, 2011; seat: left; flight hours: 193 total, 40 in this make and model, 128 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 120° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 77 °F, dew point 55 °F - Altimeter: 30.22 inHg - Observed at: TNB, 1 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 20110603012339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110603012339A), Jun 3, 2011: Cessna 177, Boone, NC, Substantial damage. Pilot was unable to stop the a/c on NC14 runway 31, running off the end. A/c rolled in to a ditch causing substantial damage to nose gear, prop assy, and fwd… ## Docket (4 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on August 12, 2011, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=80794. 3.7 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 548 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40350199&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Weather Reports and Records (item 2, .PDF, 23 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40350200&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Reports%20and%20Records-Master.PDF - Record of NTSB Conversation (item 3, .PDF, 52 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40350332&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20NTSB%20Conversation-Redacted.PDF - FAA Inspector Statement (item 4, .PDF, 3.1 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40350536&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=FAA%20Inspector%20Statement-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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