On August 19, 1984, a Cessna 172N (registration N4692G) was involved in an aviation accident near Magnolia, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and control during landing in gusty wind conditions, resulting in an inability to settle on the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot attempted a landing in gusty conditions but could not get the aircraft to settle on the runway, resulting in a nose-over accident at the end of the field.
What happened
The pilot was conducting a landing approach when she encountered a 10 knot left quartering tailwind. During the final phase of the approach, the pilot reported that she was unable to get the aircraft to settle onto the runway surface as intended. Unable to arrest the descent properly, the aircraft continued past the paved surface and impacted the brush located at the end of the runway. The impact caused the aircraft to nose over.
The pilot later stated that executing a go-around maneuver was not considered possible due to obstructions situated at the end of the runway, which limited her options for recovery during the unstable approach.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and control during landing in gusty wind conditions, resulting in an inability to settle on the runway.
What happened in the 19 Aug 1984 Cessna 172N accident near Magnolia, OH?
A pilot attempted a landing in gusty conditions but could not get the aircraft to settle on the runway, resulting in a nose-over accident at the end of the field.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Aug 1984 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N4692G, at Magnolia, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and control during landing in gusty wind conditions, resulting in an inability to settle on the runway.
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