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June 21, 1992 · Boeing D75N1 · N53232

Stockbridge, GA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Stockbridge, GA
Aircraft
Boeing D75N1
Tail Number
N53232
Operator
St Julien James R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA128

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING A DOWNWIND LANDING ON RUNWAY 18 AT THE PRIVATE SOD AIRFIELD. AFTER PASSING OVER APPROXIMATELY HALF OF THE 1800 FOOT RUNWAY AND NOT TOUCHING DOWN, HE ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND. THE AIRCCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR THE TREES OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, CONTACTED THE TREES, AND CRASHED INTO THE TERRAIN. RUNWAY 18 AT THE AIRFIELD HAS APPROXIMATELY A 120 FOOT RISE FROM THE APPROACH END TO THE DEPARTURE END.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE DOWNWIND CONDITION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING TO ATTEMPT A DOWNWIND LANDING ON THE SHORT RUNWAY WITH RISING TERRAIN BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

Full Narrative

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING A DOWNWIND LANDING ON RUNWAY 18 AT THE PRIVATE SOD AIRFIELD. AFTER PASSING OVER APPROXIMATELY HALF OF THE 1800 FOOT RUNWAY AND NOT TOUCHING DOWN, HE ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND. THE AIRCCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR THE TREES OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, CONTACTED THE TREES, AND CRASHED INTO THE TERRAIN. RUNWAY 18 AT THE AIRFIELD HAS APPROXIMATELY A 120 FOOT RISE FROM THE APPROACH END TO THE DEPARTURE END.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportJim Private Airport (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing D75N1
Tail NumberN53232
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSt Julien James R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670-6 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 14 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter33.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data