# NTSB NYC82DA054: Cessna 172, N9243H, Canastota, NY, March 15, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: March 15, 1982, 18:00 local (23:00 UTC)
- Place: Canastota, NY
- Coordinates: 43.079559, -75.749008 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.0796&lon=-75.7490&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 15, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70122
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC82DA054
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70122/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA054

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - clearance - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, landing - flare/touchdown
- Nose gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)
  - landing gear,nose gear - overload

## Analysis

WHILE ON A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE PILOT MADE A LOW PASS AT A GRASS LANDING STRIP. DURING PULL-UP, THE LEFT WING HIT THE TOPS OF TREES AND WAS DAMAGED. THE PILOT MAINTAINED CONTROL AND CONTINUED ON THE RETURN FLIGHT. HOWEVER, APPROACHING THE RUNWAY, HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN IN A MUDDY AREA BESIDE THE RUNWAY, THE NOSE GEAR FAILED, AND THE PROPELLER HIT THE GROUND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9243H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9243H), registered now, S/N 17266041, built 1975 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (registry code 2072418) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17266041
- Airframe hours: 2507
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Stockbridge Valley Flying Club
- Registered owner: Stockbridge Valley Flying Club
- Departed: CANASTOTA, NY
- Destination: CANASTOTA, NY
- Airport: Canastota, runway 27, 3,200 × 50 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 553 total, 553 in this make and model, 553 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dusk
- Wind: 270° at 2 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles

## 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 19820315004039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820315004039A), Mar 15, 1982: Cessna 172M, Canastota, NY, Substantial damage. Aircraft hit trees during buzzing. Pilot returned to airport to land and aircraft was uncontrollable.

## Other investigations on N9243H (1)

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 ATL80FIG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FIG13), Jul 25, 1980: Cessna 172M (N9243H), Westminster, MD, substantial damage

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.

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