# NTSB MKC75DCQ50: Cessna 172U, N7869G, Goodland, KS, June 2, 1975

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: June 2, 1975
- Place: Goodland, KS · GOODLAND, KS
- Location: 39.3493° N, 101.7138° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Goodland, KS, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.3493&lon=-101.7138&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 22, 1975
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 148894
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC75DCQ50
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCQ50

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-1344   75/6/2    GOODLAND,KS         CESSNA 172U         CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 37, 171
        TIME - 1523                    N7869G              PX-  0  0  2  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 51 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - GOODLAND
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          HUTCHINSON,KS               RAWLINS,WY
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           NOSE OVER/DOWN                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO FOLLOW APPROVED PROCEDURES,DIRECTIVES,ETC.
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - RUNWAY CLOSED
        FACTOR(S)
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PILOT FATIGUE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT
                                  ADVERSE/UNFAVORABLE WEATHER
        REMARKS- PLT CLRD TO LND RWY 21 WHILE FLARING TO LND FSS ADVSD FLT LNDG RWY 23,CLOSED RWY.11.6HR IN 24HR PD
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7869G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7869G), registered now, S/N 17259569 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172U
- Registry model: [Cessna 172L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l) (registry code 2072432) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Goodland

## 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 19750602013769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750602013769A), Jun 2, 1975: Cessna 172L, Goodland, KS, Substantial damage. Plt clrd to lnd rwy 21 while flaring to lnd fss advsd flt lndg rwy 23,closed rwy.11.6HR in 24HR pd

## Other investigations on N7869G (1)

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 WPR25LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA004), Oct 7, 2024: Cessna 172L (N7869G), El Monte, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel.

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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