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Aircraft Damaged During Short Field Landing Practice (N9774F)

Middlefield, OH, US

On October 4, 2007, a Cessna 182 (registration N9774F) operated by T&g Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Middlefield, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Sudden loss of lift due to mechanical turbulence from trees during approach. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A private pilot and CFI experienced a sudden loss of lift due to mechanical turbulence from trees, causing the aircraft to touch down short of runway 29. The aircraft sustained substantial damage; no injuries were reported.

Accident Overview

During an instructional flight, a private pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI) were practicing a short field landing on runway 29, which measures 3,500 feet by 65 feet and is asphalt. The aircraft touched down "a few feet" short of the runway in a "near level" attitude. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the firewall and a bent left wing tip.

Pilot Statements

The pilot and CFI reported a "sudden loss of lift due to mechanical turbulence from trees" during the approach. They also noted an 80- to 90-degree crosswind at 7 to 9 knots and "slight" turbulence caused by "uneven heating of the terrain." Neither occupant reported any injuries.

Weather Conditions

At 1345, the Cuyahoga County Airport in Cleveland, Ohio, located 19 nautical miles from the accident site, recorded winds from 260 degrees at 13 knots.

Damage

The airplane suffered substantial damage, including damage to the firewall and a bent left wing tip.

Probable cause

Sudden loss of lift due to mechanical turbulence from trees during approach.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Oct 2007 Cessna 182 accident near Middlefield, OH?

A private pilot and CFI experienced a sudden loss of lift due to mechanical turbulence from trees, causing the aircraft to touch down short of runway 29. The aircraft sustained substantial damage; no injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Oct 2007 Cessna 182 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Oct 2007 involved a Cessna 182, registration N9774F, operated by T&g Flying Club, at Middlefield, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Sudden loss of lift due to mechanical turbulence from trees during approach.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071219X01974. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.