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May 21, 1992 · Cessna 172P · N97154
Poughkeepsie, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N97154
Operator
Panorama Flight Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO92LA073
THE PILOT HAD COMPLETED 2 TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS SUCCESSFULLY. SHE WAS TRANSITIONING FROM LANDING TO TAKEOFF, AND AS SHE ADDED FULL POWER, THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE. THE PILOT STATED THAT SHE REALIZED SHE COULD NOT GET BACK ON THE RUNWAY SO SHE REDUCED THE POWER TO IDLE AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKES. THE PILOT REPORTED THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT HAD COMPLETED 2 TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS SUCCESSFULLY. SHE WAS TRANSITIONING FROM LANDING TO TAKEOFF, AND AS SHE ADDED FULL POWER, THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE. THE PILOT STATED THAT SHE REALIZED SHE COULD NOT GET BACK ON THE RUNWAY SO SHE REDUCED THE POWER TO IDLE AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKES. THE PILOT REPORTED THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:42 EDT
Nearest AirportDutchess City (0nm NNW)
Runway33
Runway Length3003 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN97154
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPanorama Flight Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:47
Weather SourceWFAC