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March 7, 1993 · Cessna 177 · N3103T

Overbrook, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Overbrook, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N3103T
Operator
O Neal Richard M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW93LA098

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE FULL FLAP LANDING APPROACH HE ENCOUNTERED LIGHT TO MODERATE TURBULENCE. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT HARD LANDING, THE NOSE GEAR HIT THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED INTO THE AIR. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER FOR AN ABORTED LANDING AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO RAISE THE FLAPS WHEN THE AIRPLANE 'MUSHED' INTO TREES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND HIS FAILURE TO RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. A FACTOR WAS TURBULENCE

Full Narrative

On March 7, 1993, at approximately 1130 central standard time, during an aborted landing to Lake Murray State Park Airport, Overbrook, Oklahoma, a Cessna 177, N3103T, was destroyed when it impacted terrain. The private pilot and three passengers did not sustain injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. During interviews with the pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot stated the facts in this paragraph. The cross country flight departed Roanoke, Texas, earlier that day. During the landing at the destination airport, the airplane landed hard and bounced into the air. The pilot applied full power. Approximately 300 yards north and 100 yards west of the departure end of runway 32, as the pilot was attempting to raise the flaps, the airplane settled into the trees. As the right wing tip struck a tree, the airplane turned 180 degrees and came to rest. The pilot and passengers exited the airplane before the airplane was destroyed by the post crash fire. The pilot stated the facts in this paragraph in his report to the investigator in charge. Terrain in the vicinity of the runway was rolling hills surrounded by trees and water. During the final approach and landing he had encountered light to moderate turbulence. He applied full power for an aborted landing following the airplane bouncing into the air from the hard landing. He was attempting to raise the flaps when the airplane "mushed" into the trees at the north end of the runway. Passengers reported the post crash fire "immediately in the engine area" as the airplane came to rest. The passengers exited through the right side door of the airplane unassisted after the pilot opened the door. The airplane was release to the owner following the investigation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CST
Nearest AirportLake Murray State Park (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN3103T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorO Neal Richard M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 61 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:47
Weather SourceWFAC

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