# NTSB NYC04CA206: Cessna 172S, N809SP, Mount Gilead, OH, September 6, 2004 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: September 6, 2004, 09:15 local (13:15 UTC) - Place: Mount Gilead, OH - Coordinates: 40.524444, -82.849998 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.5244&lon=-82.8500&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report December 3, 2004 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Columbus FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 60085 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC04CA206 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/60085/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA206 ## Probable cause The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a collision with the runway. A factor was the crosswind. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, landing - flare/touchdown - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown - terrain condition - runway ## Analysis While on final approach to runway 10, the airplane encountered moderate turbulence and the pilot noted that the windsock was perpendicular to the runway. As the pilot attempted to flare the airplane, a crosswind forced the left wing down, and it struck the runway. The airplane yawed to the right, and then to the left, and the pilot applied full power in an attempt to "regain altitude." The airplane then veered left, and impacted the ground about 20 feet from a building. ## Factual narrative On September 6, 2004, at 0915 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N809SP, was substantially damaged when it impacted the runway during landing at the Morrow County Airport (4I9), Mount Gilead, Ohio. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight. The flight originated at the Delaware Municipal Airport, Delaware, Ohio, and was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, while on final approach to runway 10, the airplane encountered moderate turbulence and he noted that the windsock was perpendicular to the runway. As the pilot attempted to flare the airplane, a crosswind forced the left wing down, and it struck the runway. The airplane yawed to the right, and then to the left, and the pilot applied full power in an attempt to "regain altitude." The airplane then veered to the left, and impacted the ground about 20 feet from a building. A witness observed the airplane on final approach with its left wing down and right wing up. The witness stated that the airplane flew in that attitude for a moment and then the left wing impacted the ground, turning the airplane in a north-northeast direction. The witness observed the airplane "struggling to get off the ground," and then moved out of sight of the witness. The winds reported at the Marion Municipal Airport, Marion, Ohio, about 11 miles to the northwest, at 0853, were from 160 degrees at 10 knots. At 0953, the winds were reported from 150 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 19 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N809SP](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N809SP-2007-12-17), registration cancelled 2007-12-17, S/N 172S8112, built 1999 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 172S - Registry model: [Cessna 172S](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172s) (registry code 2072439) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 172S8112 - Engines: Lycoming IO-360 180 hp reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Clubtrent Aero Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: DLZ, Delaware, OH - Destination: 4I9, Mount Gilead, OH - Airport: 4I9, Mount Gilead, runway 10, 3,497 × 65 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 51; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review December 26, 2003; seat: right; flight hours: 900 total, 900 in this make and model, 810 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 160° at 10 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 63 °F - Altimeter: 30.07 inHg - Observed at: MNN ## 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 20040906026479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040906026479A), Sep 6, 2004: Cessna 172S, Mount Gilead, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) The student pilot, in the left seat, was flying the aircraft on approach to runway 10 in a right crosswind. According to a witness, the left wing tip… From the NTSB's public API. 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