# NTSB MKC84LA268: Cessna 172 M, N80332, Heber Springs, AR, September 2, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 2, 1984, 15:00 local (20:00 UTC)
- Place: Heber Springs, AR
- Coordinates: 35.500347, -92.029624 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.5003&lon=-92.0296&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33785
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC84LA268
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33785/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA268

## Sequence of events

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

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, landing - roll
  - landing gear,normal brake system - worn (cause)
  - maintenance,inspection - inadequate, other maintenance personnel (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - ditch (contributing factor)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE ACFT RAN OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY INTO SOME BRUSH AND A DITCH. THE PLT SAID THE LANDING SEEMED NORMAL UNTIL SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ACFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE LIFT WHEEL BRAKE WAS FOUND TO BE WORN AFTER THE ACCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N80332](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80332), registered now, S/N 17266526, built 1975 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172 M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (registry code 2072418) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17266526
- Airframe hours: 2340
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2D 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: William Carlton Dory
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 30, 1983, 70 hours before
- Departed: COY, AR
- Destination: HEBER SPRINGS, AR
- Airport: Diamond Bluff, runway 24, 2,600 × 60 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 30; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 68 total, 51 in this make and model, 40 as pilot in command, 34 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 240° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 72 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19840902046249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840902046249A), Sep 2, 1984: Cessna 172M, Heber Springs, AR, Substantial damage. Pilot said when brakes were applied aircraft ran off side of runway. Left brake was worn out.

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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