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July 5, 1993 · Cessna 177 · N29499
Atlanta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N29499
Operator
Perry a Ragsdale
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL93LA124
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO PORPOISE. HE ADDED POWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND. AFTER ADDING POWER, HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED A DITCH ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
Full Narrative
On July 5, 1993, at about 0925 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 177, N29499 was substantially damaged following a collision with terrain during a landing attempt at Fulton County Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. Neither the private pilot nor his passenger were injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight. The aircraft departed Peachtree City, Georgia at about 0830, and was enroute to Atlanta, Georgia at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that he landed hard and the aircraft bounced. He stated that the aircraft began to porpoise, and he added full power in a go-around attempt. The aircraft veered off to the left, and impacted a ditch on the left side of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:25 EDT
Nearest AirportFulton County Airport (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length5795 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN29499
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPerry a Ragsdale
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:25
Weather SourceWFAC