Summary
On 22 August 2001 at 1115 UTC, a Cessna 172S, registration G-UFCD, was involved in an accident at Newtownards Airport, Co Down. The aircraft sustained damage to its propeller and right wingtip. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured and held a Private Pilot's Licence with 91 hours total flying experience (30 hours on type).
Accident Details
The pilot had taken off at 1110 UTC to conduct circuit flying. Runway 22 was in use, and the forecast wind was 150° at 12 kt. During the approach, the pilot selected landing flap and maintained a constant airspeed of 70 kt. Shortly after touchdown, the pilot became aware of the left wing 'lifting' and the aircraft turning to the left. The aircraft then came to rest on the grass at the edge of the runway.
Pilot Information
The commander was 41 years old and held a Private Pilot's Licence. His total flying experience was 91 hours, of which 30 hours were on the Cessna 172S type. In the last 90 days, he had flown 4 hours, and in the last 28 days, 0 hours.
Weather Information
The forecast wind at takeoff was 150° at 12 kt. After the accident, the Duty Instructor reported that the surface wind had been varying between 160° and 230° and between 5 and 10 kt.
Damage
The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller and right wingtip.