# NTSB ATL92LA128: Boeing D75N1, N53232, Stockbridge, GA, June 21, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 21, 1992, 15:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Stockbridge, GA
- Coordinates: 33.53989, -84.240226 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.5399&lon=-84.2402&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report March 9, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 8620
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL92LA128
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/8620/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA128

## Probable cause

THE IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE DOWNWIND CONDITION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING TO ATTEMPT A DOWNWIND LANDING ON THE SHORT RUNWAY WITH RISING TERRAIN BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, go-around (vfr)
  - object - tree(s)
  - compensation for wind conditions - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - terrain condition - rising
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING A DOWNWIND LANDING ON RUNWAY 18 AT THE PRIVATE SOD AIRFIELD.  AFTER PASSING OVER APPROXIMATELY HALF OF THE 1800 FOOT RUNWAY AND NOT TOUCHING DOWN, HE ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND.  THE AIRCCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR THE TREES OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, CONTACTED THE TREES, AND CRASHED INTO THE TERRAIN. RUNWAY 18 AT THE AIRFIELD HAS APPROXIMATELY A 120 FOOT RISE FROM THE APPROACH END TO THE DEPARTURE END.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N53232](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N53232-2001-12-05), registration cancelled 2001-12-05, S/N 75-3843, built 1943 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BOEING D75N1
- Registry model: [Boeing D75N1](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-d75n1) (registry code 1380148) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental W670 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-w670-series) (registry code 17018, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 75-3843
- Airframe hours: 4760
- Engines: CONTINENTAL W670-6 220 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: St. Julien, James R.
- Registered owner: St. Julien, James R.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, December 1, 1991, 88 hours before
- Departed: NONE
- Destination: NONE
- Airport: 8GA0, Jim Private Airport, runway 18, 1,800 × 50 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 68; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: rear; flight hours: 10,000 total, 9,999 in this make and model, 50 in the last 90 days, 20 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 330° at 14 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 63 °F
- Altimeter: 33.00 inHg
- Observed at: ATL, 30 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 19920621021239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920621021239A), Jun 21, 1992: Boeing D75N1, Conyers, TX, Substantial damage. Tried to land in 30 knot quartering tailwind. Unable touch down. Began late go around from 1800FT strip. Hit trees.

## Other investigations on N53232 (3)

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.

- [NTSB ATL95LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA107), Jun 8, 1995: Boeing D75N1 (N53232), Fayetteville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A MALFUNCTION OF THE CARBURETOR NEEDLE VALVE WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION TO THE ENGINE.
- [NTSB IAD76FIA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FIA14), Sep 23, 1976: Boeing D75N1 (N53232), Front Royal, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0135), Jul 18, 1966: Boeing A75N1 (N53232), Newton, KS, substantial damage

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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