CESSNA 177
PINE BLUFFS, WY — August 13, 2014
Event Information
| Date | August 13, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA344 |
| Event ID | 20140813X63010 |
| Location | PINE BLUFFS, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.15222, -104.13472 |
| Airport | PINE BLUFFS MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing flare he experienced what he believed to be wind shear or a dust devil. Just before the airplane touched down it lifted about 20 to 40 feet when the wind suddenly shifted to a tailwind and the airplane stalled. The pilot stated that the right wing dropped and the airplane entered an approximate 45 to 60 degree angle of bank. The pilot corrected the bank angle and leveled the wings but failed to apply full power to completely recover from the stall. The airplane subsequently impacted the runway nose down, bounced, then settled to the runway. The firewall and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunction or failures with the airplane that would precluded normal operation.
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About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.