# NTSB NYC91LA106: Cessna 172P, N64182, Burlington, CT, April 6, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 6, 1991, 15:30 local (20:30 UTC)
- Place: Burlington, CT
- Location: 41.7693° N, 72.9645° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Burlington, CT, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.7693&lon=-72.9645&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 5, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 36903
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC91LA106
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/36903/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA106

## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT, HIS LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE AND TOTAL TIME, AND THE CROSSWIND.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total experience, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
  - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of recent total experience, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - object - pole

## Analysis

THE PILOT WAS RETURNING FROM A SHORT X C FLIGHT.  HE MADE A GO-AROUND ON HIS FIRST APPROACH TO RUNWAY 01 BECAUSE HE 'TURNED IN TOO CLOSE.'  ON HIS SECOND APPROACH HE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE APPROACH END AND THEN VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY TO THE RIGHT.  HE APPLIED POWER FOR A GO AROUND AND THEN CLOSED THE THROTTLE.  THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A ROCK WITH THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR WHICH COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO A STOP ON ITS RIGHT WING.  THE PILOT HAD A TOTAL TIME OF 113 HOURS WITH 20 HOURS IN THE PRECEDING 6 MONTHS.  PRIOR TO THAT HE HAD GONE 4 YEARS WITH NO FLYING.  THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM THE WEST AT 5 TO 10 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 15 KNOTS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N64182](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N64182-2013-05-03), registration cancelled 2013-05-03, S/N 17275530, built 1981 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172P
- Registry model: [Cessna 172P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172p) (registry code 2072436) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17275530
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-D2J 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Interstate Aviation Inc.
- Registered owner: Interstate Aviation Inc.
- Last inspection: Unknown, January 2, 2000
- Departed: MVY, MARTHAS VINEYD, MA
- Airport: 22B, Johnycake

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 114 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 10 knots, gusting 15
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none

## 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 19910406009089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910406009089A), Apr 6, 1991: Cessna 172P, Burlington, CT, Substantial damage. Lost control landing in crosswind. Ran off runway into rocks and trees.

## Other investigations on N64182 (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 ERA12FA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA483), Jul 26, 2012: Cessna 172P (N64182), Plainville, CT, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach in visual meteorological conditions, resulting in collision with a berm.
- [NTSB NYC85LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA017), Nov 1, 1984: Cessna 172P (N64182), Andes, NY, destroyed

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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