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NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N, 1985

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NTSB DEN86LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Longmont, COAccording to the student plt he made a normal apch to landing. The runway had not been cleared of snow to its full width. The acft's left wheel touched the snow pulling the acft off the rwy and the acft flipped over.Dec 20, 1985 · N7609F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Logan, UTThe plt stated that shortly after a night departure, the acft entered a fog bank. The plt said he was turning to reverse direction and descending in order to avoid IMC. Prior to completing the turn, the plt encountered IMC and lost all outside visual…Dec 16, 1985 · N739KU · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Mt Carmel, ILAccording to the survivor, the plt & 2 pax all had a beer, then went to the arpt. After taking off at night, the plt flew over Mt Carmel, then flew toward his home. He elected to make a low pass over his house. During the pass, the acft struck a tree & some…Nov 17, 1985 · N738PL · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Greer, SCWhile on an ILS rwy 03 aprch at Greer, SC, the pilot descended below dh and collided with trees approx 500 ft left of runway centerline. The plt related that he descended below dh because he observed what he thought were the aprch lights.Nov 3, 1985 · N733KU · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rochester, NHDuring landing approach to runway 32, the aircraft started to porpoise over the runway. The aircraft continued in this manner until it neared the end of the runway. The aircraft then started a slow climbing right turn just clearing nearby trees. The…Oct 27, 1985 · N734PX · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Great Valley, NYAcft experienced windshear while landing at Great Valley, n.y. the plt attempted to make a go around, but was unsuccessful and landed in a corn field. The acft was substantially damaged, however, the private certificated plt was uninjured.Oct 25, 1985 · N5486D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86LPJ01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Kremlin, OKThe acft landed in a wheat field adjacent to the sod rwy. The acft nosed over in a small ditch during rollout. The plt said he mistook the green winter wheat for the sod rwy which was now brown dormant grass from a frost and not green as it was when the plt…Oct 25, 1985 · N6069E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Clayton, GAThe pilot and his passenger showed up for the second day in a row and checked the weather for the return trip to Florida. They found the weather VFR at the airport. An employee of the FBO took the pilot outside and pointed out that the mountains to the south…Oct 22, 1985 · N3177E · DestroyedNTSB MKC86LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Salina, KSThe pilot did not top off the fuel tanks before departing lincoln, NE for pratt, KS. Enroute winds necessitated a fuel stop at Salina, KS. These same winds flipped over the airplane as it was turning off the runway to taxi in.Oct 7, 1985 · N1587E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · St.Petersburg, FLThe plt stated that while attempting a landing he realized his rate of descent was too high. He then applied power, the nose pitched up and the acft stalled, resulting in a hard landing.Oct 6, 1985 · N7602D · Substantial damageNTSB BFO86LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Annapolis, MDThe plt crossed mid-field, and entered a left down wind for rwy 30. He then checked wind direction, completed a base leg, and entered final apch. After reducing his airspeed, the acft 'floated' prior to touching down aprx 600 ft short of mid-fld. The plt…Oct 4, 1985 · N4691G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85FHJ04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Montauk, NYThe Cessna 172 was cruising 3000 ft off shore at 600 ft AGL over the ocean. The engine was at 1900 RPM with the carburator heat on when the aircraft experienced a power failure. The flight instructor made an emergency landing on a beach. Upon touch down the…Sep 30, 1985 · N6525J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hollywood, FLThe plt stated that shortly after takeoff from ft. lauderdale, he felt a severe vibration and shut down the eng and made a emerg landing in an open field. Post crash investigation revealed that one propeller blade separated aprx one foot from the hub.…Sep 24, 1985 · N4688D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA398Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Huntington Bch, CAThe plt stated that he aborted his first takeoff because of reduced acceleration. He taxied back, via a parallel taxiwayand made run-on type takeoff. He said that as the acft climbed to an alt of aprx 50 to 60 ft above the rwy he heard a thud and the airspeed…Sep 21, 1985 · N4840G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85FA280Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Halls, TNThe private pilot had just leveled off at 2500 feet and pointed out the old naval base to his right front seat passenger when he slumped over the yoke. The passenger in the rear seat held the pilot off the controls while her non-pilot husband attempted to…Sep 21, 1985 · N2858E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA242Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ware, MAThe student plt and CFI were practicing full stop night landings when the accident occurred. While on final apch for thefourth landing, the acft collided with trees 1.7 NM short of the rwy.Sep 18, 1985 · N738SA · DestroyedNTSB NYC85FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172N · Block Island, RIThe acft departed long Island on a VFR flt plan for Block Island. The plt did not close the flt plan after arrival at Block Island and departed Block Island without refiling a flt plan. The flt departed Block Island at night to the east over the ocean and has…Sep 14, 1985 · N1423E · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LMG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Anderson, SCThe plt reported that the acft encountered a gust of wind as he was landing & the nose went up. Subsequently, the acft landed hard & was damaged.Sep 7, 1985 · N737LH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA363Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Turlock, CAOn August 22, 1985, a Cessna 172N, N7338F, collided with a 3FT tall pole while taking off from Turlock, CA. VMC existed at the time. The ac was substantially damaged and the plt and his 2 pax were not injured. The plt stated that he was on the rwy when in…Aug 23, 1985 · N7338F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sallisaw, OKThe plt stated he had an electrical failure and elected to make a precautionary landing at Sallisaw municipal arpt. Equipment was on the rwy and the plt elected to land on a grass strip next to the rwy. He touched down and during rollout thought he could not…Aug 14, 1985 · N738XZ · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Frostproof, FLThe instructor plt (CFI) reported that while cruising at 2000 ft, the acft eng began losing power. He elected to land on a narrow highway that was bordered by trees. He stated that during the landing, the wind blew the acft off the asphalt surface, the nose…Jul 20, 1985 · N4941G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sykeston, NDThe plt said he made a normal landing on an aerial application airstrip. During the rollout the plt spotted an unmarked mail box. The plt said he swerved to avoid colliding with the mail box. The acft went off the side of the strip and into a field. The plt…Jul 19, 1985 · N739GA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pacatello, IDAfter landing the plt was instructed by the tower to expedite off the rwy and taxiway due to a jet following close behind. During taxi from the taxiway to the ramp, the plt was paying particular attention to his right wing tip to avoid parked acft. The acft…Jul 15, 1985 · N2396E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA308Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Vacaville, CAWitnesses stated that, on departure, the aircraft climbed to about 50 feet, appeared to stall, and crashed on the runway. The winds were reported as gusty, from 15 to 22 knots, and the temperature was about 95 degrees.Jul 7, 1985 · N1280F · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Curtis, NEThe plt stated he misread the windsock and made a downwind landing resulted. The acft overran the end of the grass rwy and nosed over when the nose gear contacted a plowed fld. The arpt operator reported the winds were from 180 degs at 18 KTS when the landing…Jun 8, 1985 · N2267E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85FA233Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Remote, ORDuring a wx briefing, the non-instrument plt was adzd that VFR flt was not recommended due to low clouds & adverse wx along the route. However, he filed a VFR flt plan & depd arcata, CA at 1240 PDT. At 1339, in the vcnty of wilderville, OR, the plt got a wx…May 23, 1985 · N4871G · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Monticello, GAAbout 20 min after takeoff, while cruising at 5000 ft, the plt observed oil on the windshield & noted a decrease in oil pressure. He turned back toward the departure arpt & reduced the power in an attempt to prolong eng life. A short time later, the eng began…May 21, 1985 · N6201E · DestroyedNTSB DEN85LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Loma, MTThe acft contacted power lines which cross over the Missouri river. The lines are aprx 150-200 ft above the river on one side and aprx 45 ft above the river on the opposite side. The plt stated he was flying along the river at an alt of aprx 75 ft when…May 18, 1985 · N6462D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Broxton, GAThe acft collided with power lines on final apch to a private airstrip. The acft was landed in a field next to the rwy. The wires were not marked. The plt reported he was aware of the large power lines near the apch end of rwy 36 but was unaware of the small…May 12, 1985 · N739UD · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Vincentown, NJThe acft collided with tree tops during a lndg in gusty winds. The plt said a gust of wind lifted the rt wing during the flare. As the acft veered to the left the plt said he considered a go-around but there was not room enough to clear the trees. The left…May 5, 1985 · N4680G · DestroyedNTSB DEN85LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Garfield, COThe acft collided with terrain on the east side of monarch pass near Garfield, CO. The three occupants, all pilots, were not injured. The acft departed salida, CO, located aprx 20 miles east of the pass. The plt stated that the acft would not climb above…May 1, 1985 · N737DH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Perrysville, OHAcft landed with quartering tailwind. Acft touched down, ballooned and touched down again with aprx 1000 ft of rwy remaining. Unable to stop on the tall wet grass, plt initiated a groundloop to the left into a plowed field. The acft then nosed over.Apr 27, 1985 · N5102D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Fort Myers, FLPlt stated that on takeoff ground run from a turf runway he felt severe vibration in the nose gear and lifted it off the ground. As he did he thought he felt a loss of engine power an aborted the takeoff. Before the aircraft could be stopped it overran the…Apr 22, 1985 · N739DA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Grant, NMThe acft crashed during takeoff from a dirt strip near Grant, NM, while on a pleasure flt. VMC conditions prevailed and no flt plan was filed. The plt & his 3 occupants were not injured. The plt reported that a dust devil caught the acft at an alt of 35-50 ft…Apr 10, 1985 · N738LR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Crystal Lake, ILThe plt reported that as he lowered the nosewheel to the rwy during the landing roll, the acft veered to the right. As the right main gear went off the side of the rwy, it entered soft terrain which pulled the acft further to the right. Subsequently, the nose…Mar 15, 1985 · N3421E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Temple, TXThe student pilot, who was carrying a passenger during a night flight, made a hard landing on the municipal airport at Temple, TX. This resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft but no injury to its two occupants. The student pilot's flying experience is…Mar 10, 1985 · N733AN · Substantial damageNTSB BFO85LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Charlottesville, VAThe plt reported that during an apch to land, moderate turbulence was encountered & that the winds were variable. Since the acft was low & fast, he adjusted the power & extended 10 then 20 deg of flaps. Crossing the threshold, he retarded the throttle to idle…Mar 10, 1985 · N1564E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Healdsburg, CAWhile on a local flt, the acft collided with trees in a canyon. The plt reported the acft's alt was lower than anticipated & the terrain in the canyon rose rapidly. Full eng power was not sufficient to negotiate the rising terrain. The plt reported the acft's…Feb 17, 1985 · N739XZ · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Grand Canyon, AZThe 50 year old private pilot, with a total of 158 flight hours, said the landing was made on the right half of the 150 ft wide rwy. As he attempted to steer to the middle of the rwy the acft skidded off the left side of the rwy and contacted a snow bank aprx…Jan 28, 1985 · N4852G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Houston, TXInitially, after a top overhaul, the eng would not run. The mechanic removed the carburetor & found a piece of silicon. After reinstalling the carburetor, the eng operated normally. The plt then took off on a maintenance test flt. As he began a descent back…Jan 9, 1985 · N73849 · Substantial damage