On May 18, 1992, a Cessna R172E (registration N146AC) operated by Usafa Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Colorado Spring, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate clearance during a low pass maneuver, which resulted in the aircraft striking a fence post. 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.
During a personal flight, the pilot performed a low pass over a road and struck a fence post, damaging the landing gear and fuselage before making a precautionary landing.
What happened
The pilot was conducting a local area personal flight when the aircraft executed a low pass over a road. During this maneuver, the aircraft struck a fence post. The impact resulted in damage to the landing gear and the fuselage. After observing that the left main landing gear was bent, the pilot proceeded to the nearest airport and conducted a precautionary landing.
Findings
The accident occurred during a low pass maneuver where the aircraft contacted an obstruction on the ground. The primary mechanical failure involved the left main landing gear, which was found to be bent following the impact. The fuselage also sustained damage from the collision with the fence post.
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate clearance during a low pass maneuver, which resulted in the aircraft striking a fence post.
What happened in the 18 May 1992 Cessna R172E accident near Colorado Spring, CO?
During a personal flight, the pilot performed a low pass over a road and struck a fence post, damaging the landing gear and fuselage before making a precautionary landing.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 May 1992 involved a Cessna R172E, registration N146AC, operated by Usafa Aero Club, at Colorado Spring, CO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inadequate clearance during a low pass maneuver, which resulted in the aircraft striking a fence post.
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