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November 28, 1993 · Cessna 172P · N65922

Panoche, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Panoche, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N65922
Operator
Squadron Two Flying Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA061

The pilot reported that he was high and fast during the approach to the ranch airstrip. He said the aircraft was still 100 feet above the ground and about halfway down the 2,700 foot long dirt airstrip when he initiated a go-around toward the hills immediately off the departure end of the runway. The pilot stated that the aircraft encountered a down draft and was only climbing at about 200 feet per minute. The aircraft could not outclimb the rising terrain and the pilot said he intentionally stalled the aircraft into the trees about one-half mile beyond the airstrip.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper approach speed and glide path, and his delayed initiation of a go-around. A factor in the accident was the wind shear condition created by the hills immediately off the departure end of the dirt airstrip.

Full Narrative

On November 27, 1993, at 1645 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 172P, N65922, collided with trees during an attempted go-around from a private ranch airstrip near Panoche, California. The aircraft was rented from Squadron Two Flying Club, Inc., of San Jose, California, for the personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the operation. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The certificated private pilot sustained minor injuries; however, his three passengers were not injured. The flight originated at the San Jose International Airport on the day of the mishap at 1545 hours as a planned flight to the Bum Ranch near Panoche. In his written statement, the pilot reported that he was high and fast during the approach to the ranch airstrip. He said the aircraft was still 100 feet above the ground and about halfway down the 2,700 foot long dirt airstrip when he initiated a go- around toward the hills immediately off the departure end of the runway. The pilot stated that the aircraft encountered a down draft and was only climbing at about 200 feet per minute. The aircraft could not out climb the rising terrain and the pilot said he intentionally stalled the aircraft into the trees about one-half mile beyond the airstrip.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 PST
Nearest AirportBumb Ranch Airstrip (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN65922
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSquadron Two Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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