# NTSB SEA92LA117: Cessna 172L, N7583G, Yakima, WA, May 30, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 30, 1992, 11:20 local (18:20 UTC)
- Place: Yakima, WA
- Coordinates: 46.71912, -120.409431 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.7191&lon=-120.4094&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 28, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 41688
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA92LA117
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/41688/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA117

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER DESCENT RATE AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - object - runway light
  - proper descent rate - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - remedial action - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, approach - vfr pattern - final approach

## Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE ON APPROACH HE WAS A LITTLE HIGH AND A LITTLE FAST, SO HE ADDED ADDITIONAL FLAPS.  HE SAID THAT THE AIRCRAFT SEEMED TO LOSE LIFT AND WAS SINKING FAST WHILE HE WAS STILL SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.  HE SAID HE ADDED FULL POWER BUT HE WAS TOO LATE.  THE LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HIT A RUNWAY LIGHT, AND BOTH WINGTIPS STRUCK THE GROUND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7583G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7583G), registered now, S/N 17259283, built 1970 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172L
- Registry model: [Cessna 172L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l) (registry code 2072432) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17259283
- Airframe hours: 3504
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Russ Nally
- Registered owner: Russ Nally
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, May 5, 1992, 11 hours before
- Departed: ALW, WALLA WALLA, WA
- Airport: YKM, Yakima, runway 27, 7,603 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 61; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 654 total, 612 in this make and model, 623 as pilot in command, 27 in the last 90 days, 11 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 230° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 60 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 45 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: YKM, 1 nm away

## 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 19920530018479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920530018479A), May 30, 1992: Cessna 172L, Yakima, WA, Substantial damage. High and fast on final added full flaps,slowed aircraft too much,landed short,hit runway light then right wing tip.

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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