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July 7, 1996 · Cessna 172A · N7371T
Pleasant Valley, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 1996
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Pleasant Valley, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172A
Tail Number
N7371T
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC96LA144
The pilot became lost and flew beyond the intended destination. He noticed the airplane was low on fuel, so he decided to make a precautionary landing in a field. During the landing roll, the airplane struck a tree.
NTSB Probable Cause
failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance from trees during a precautionary landing. His becoming lost was a related factor.
Full Narrative
On July 7, 1996, about 1630 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172A, N7371T, was substantially damaged upon landing rollout in a field near Pleasant Valley, New York. The pilot, sole occupant, received serious injuries for the flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight. The departure point was Riverside Airport, Utica, New York. The destination was Oneonta Municipal Airport, Oneonta, New York. According to the FAA, the pilot became lost and overflew the intended destination. The pilot noticed the airplane was low on fuel and he attempted a precautionary landing on a field. The airplane struck a tree during the landing roll.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172A
Tail NumberN7371T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 9 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourceWFAC