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April 22, 1992 · Cessna 172M · N64156
Shaw Island, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Shaw Island, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N64156
Operator
Flying School of the Cascades
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92FA083
THE CHARTERED CESSNA 172 IMPACTED A STAND OF OLD-GROWTH TIMBER WHILE ATTEMPTING A GO-AROUND AT A PRIVATE, RESTRICTED AIRPORT. THE RUNWAY, WHICH HAS A STEEP UPSLOPE TO THE NORTH, IS SURROUNDED BY A DENSE OLD-GROWTH FOREST. THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH WAS FOUND WITH THE FLAPS IN THE 30 TO 40 DEGREE RANGE, AND THE CARBURETOR HEAT IN THE ON (HOT) POSITION, WAS ATTEMPTING THE GO-AROUND TO THE NORTH. A WITNESS REPORTED THAT DURING THE GO-AROUND ATTEMPT, THE AIRCRAFT APPEARED TO BE PRODUCING FULL POWER, AND THE FLAPS APPEARED TO BE IN THE FULL DOWN POSITION. THE PASSENGER REPORTED THAT THE PILOT STARTED THE GO-AROUND 'WELL DOWN THE RUNWAY.'
NTSB Probable Cause
A DELAYED GO-AROUND, AND PROCEDURES NOT BEING FOLLOWED. FACTORS INCLUDE A LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION, TREES NEAR THE RUNWAY, AND AN UPHILL RUNWAY SLOPE.
Full Narrative
THE CHARTERED CESSNA 172 IMPACTED A STAND OF OLD-GROWTH TIMBER WHILE ATTEMPTING A GO-AROUND AT A PRIVATE, RESTRICTED AIRPORT. THE RUNWAY, WHICH HAS A STEEP UPSLOPE TO THE NORTH, IS SURROUNDED BY A DENSE OLD-GROWTH FOREST. THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH WAS FOUND WITH THE FLAPS IN THE 30 TO 40 DEGREE RANGE, AND THE CARBURETOR HEAT IN THE ON (HOT) POSITION, WAS ATTEMPTING THE GO-AROUND TO THE NORTH. A WITNESS REPORTED THAT DURING THE GO-AROUND ATTEMPT, THE AIRCRAFT APPEARED TO BE PRODUCING FULL POWER, AND THE FLAPS APPEARED TO BE IN THE FULL DOWN POSITION. THE PASSENGER REPORTED THAT THE PILOT STARTED THE GO-AROUND 'WELL DOWN THE RUNWAY.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:35 PDT
Nearest AirportShaw Island Airport (1nm NNW)
Runway36
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN64156
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying School of the Cascades
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT