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November 1, 1993 · Cessna 172H · N6629H

Mckenzie Bridge, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Mckenzie Bridge, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 172H
Tail Number
N6629H
Operator
Arial Communications of Amer
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA023

BECAUSE HE CAME IN HIGH AND FAST, THE PILOT EXECUTED A GO-AROUND NEAR THE APPROACH END OF THE 2,600 FOOT LONG REMOTE AIRSTRIP. DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND THE ENGINE FAILED TO PRODUCE FULL POWER, AND THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO CLIMB ABOVE THE TREES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.

NTSB Probable Cause

A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Full Narrative

On November 1, 1993, approximately 1225 Pacific standard time (PST), a Cessna 172H, N6629H, impacted trees during an attempted go-around at McKenzie Bridge State Airport, McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. The private pilot was not injured, but his passenger received minor injuries, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The personal pleasure flight, which departed Hobby Field, Creswell, Oregon, about 30 minutes earlier, was being operated in visual meteorological conditions at the time of the accident. There was no flight plan filed for this flight, and the ELT, which was activated by the impact, was turned off at the scene. The pilot said that he accidently came in high to the 2,600 foot long remote airstrip. Near the approach end of the runway he initiated a go-around, and repositioned the flaps from their full-down position to the 20 degree position. The pilot said that he applied full throttle, but he felt that the aircraft was not developing full power. He estimated that the aircraft was only able to gain about 20 feet prior to reaching the departure end of the runway. The aircraft collided with trees just off the end of the runway, and then impacted the ground. An FAA Airworthiness Inspector who examined the engine after the accident was unable to find any reason for the reported power loss.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:25 PST
Nearest AirportMckenzie Bridge State (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width125 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172H
Tail NumberN6629H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArial Communications of Amer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data