# NTSB NYC92LA105: Cessna 172, N9263H, Buffalo, NY, June 9, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 9, 1992, 17:30 local (21:30 UTC)
- Place: Buffalo, NY
- Location: 43.1177° N, 78.7033° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs from NTSB’s distance and direction from North Buffalo Suburban Airport (0G0), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.1177&lon=-78.7033&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report August 26, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 37161
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC92LA105
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/37161/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA105

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A GO AROUND, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT DELAYED THE GO AROUND AND LACK OF RECENT FLIGHT EXPEREINCE.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - touchdown - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation - encountered, pilot in command
- Loss of control - in flight, landing - aborted
  - raising of flaps - not performed, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - aborted landing - delayed, pilot in command (cause)
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command
  - lack of recent experience, pilot in command
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING LANDING ON RUNWAY 01 A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO LAND HARD AND PORPOISE THREE TIMES.  SHE ADDED POWER AND PULLED THE NOSE UP TO CLEAR OBSTACLES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEARING THESE OBSTACLES, THE STALL WARNING HORN WENT OFF AND THE LEFT WING DROPPED.  THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST INVERTED.  THE FAA FOUND THE FLAPS EXTENDED APPROXIMATELY 10 DEGREES AND THE CARBURETOR HEAT 'IN THE ON POSITION.'  THE PILOT HAD 3.3 HOURS OF TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN THE PRECEDING 90 DAYS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9263H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9263H), registered now, S/N 17266056, 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: 17266056
- Airframe hours: 2278
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Mr. George Stoner, doing business as Erie Airways
- Registered owner: Mr. George Stoner
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 29, 1992, 59 hours before
- Airport: 0G0, North Buffalo Suburban, runway 1, 2,830 × 50 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 52; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 184 total, 84 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 340° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 39 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19920609019149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920609019149A), Jun 9, 1992: Cessna 172, Buffalo, NY, Substantial damage. Bounced and porpoised on landing. Began late go around. Stalled clearing obstacles. Failed to turn off carb heat.

## Other investigations on N9263H (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 CEN22LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA181), Apr 21, 2022: Cessna 172M (N9263H), Manhattan, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach and his unsuitable flight profile for an upsloping runway, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an impact with terrain…
- [NTSB NYC86LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA194), Jul 23, 1986: Cessna 172 M (N9263H), Olcott, NY, 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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