# NTSB ATL87LA103: Cessna 172D, N2510Y, Oliver Springs, TN, April 1, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 1, 1987, 17:51 local (22:51 UTC)
- Place: Oliver Springs, TN
- Coordinates: 36.030475, -84.32035 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.0305&lon=-84.3204&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report May 2, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7402
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL87LA103
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7402/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA103

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight encounter with weather, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - weather condition - turbulence (contributing factor)
  - weather evaluation - poor, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with object, go-around (vfr)
  - weather condition - unfavorable wind (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - go-around - attempted, pilot in command
  - stall/mush (cause)

## Analysis

THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED HEAVY TURBULENCE AND A STRONG GUSTY X-WIND CLOSE TO THE GROUND WHILE ON SHORT FINAL TO HIS PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. THE PLT ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND AND ENCOUNTERED 'EXTREMELY HEAVY TURBULENCE' DURING A TURNING CLIMBOUT THROUGH AND OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY FELL BELOW A RIDGE INTO A HOLLOW WHERE IT IMPACTED TREES.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2510Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2510Y-1990-07-25), registration cancelled 1990-07-25, S/N 17249810 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172D
- Registry model: [Cessna 172D](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172d) (registry code 2072410) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17249810
- Airframe hours: 3450
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-300-C 145 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Eddie T. Seavers
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal; Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, December 21, 1986
- Destination: RKW, ROCKWOOD, TN
- Airport: Broken S. Ranch

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 37; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 2,629 total, 643 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 240° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 54 °F, dew point 28 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: TYS, 26 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19870401008119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870401008119A), Apr 1, 1987: Cessna 172D, Oliver Springs, TN, Substantial damage. The aircraft encountered severe turbulence and downdrafts during go around. Aircraft hit trees. No weather briefing

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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