# NTSB NYC91LA138: Cessna 172N, N739GV, Canadensis, PA, May 23, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 23, 1991, 18:15 local (22:15 UTC)
- Place: Canadensis, PA
- Coordinates: 41.240581, -75.220146 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.2406&lon=-75.2201&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 8, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 36929
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC91LA138
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/36929/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA138

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION.  A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNHILL SLOPE OF THE RUNWAY.

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - downhill (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE PILOT LANDED ON A TURF RUNWAY WITH A DOWN SLOPE AND A 10 KNOT HEADWIND. HE SAW HE WAS NOT GOING TO STOP ON THE RUNWAY AND SWERVED THE AIRPLANE.  THE LEFT WING TIP STRUCK TREES PRIOR TO END OF THE RUNWAY RECEIVING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.  IN THE AIRPORT FACILITY DIRECTORY, IT SAID, '...LANDING NORTH TAKEOFF SOUTH WIND PERMITTING....'

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N739GV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N739GV), registered now, S/N 17270540 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17270540
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A4M 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Quarter To Two Flying Club,Inc
- Registered owner: Quarter To Two Flying Club,Inc
- Last inspection: Unknown, January 2, 2000
- Departed: IPT, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
- Airport: 8N4, Flying Dollar, runway 2, 2,095 × 80 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 34; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 306 total, 256 in this make and model, 235 as pilot in command, 15 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 200° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 5,000 ft broken

## 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 19910523017399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910523017399A), May 23, 1991: Cessna 172N, Canadensis, PA, Substantial damage. Landed on downhill short runway into wind. Tried to stop by swerving and hit trees. One way strip due to downhill.

## Other investigations on N739GV (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 ERA24FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA292), Jul 4, 2024: Cessna 172N (N739GV), Lock Haven, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The student pilot’s premature turn to the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB IAD02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA085), Aug 5, 2002: Cessna 172N (N739GV), Williamsport, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a building while taxiing.

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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