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July 11, 1992 · Cessna 172P · N9768T
Auburn, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Auburn, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N9768T
Operator
Auburn University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA136
THE STUDENT PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS RUSHED BY ANOTHER AIRCRAFT ON APPROACH TO THE RUNWAY, AND LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. HE SAID THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLYING IN GROUND EFFECT UNTIL IT STRUCK A FENCE ON THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AS A RESULT OF HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS RUSHED BY ANOTHER AIRCRAFT ON APPROACH TO THE RUNWAY, AND LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. HE SAID THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLYING IN GROUND EFFECT UNTIL IT STRUCK A FENCE ON THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:23 CDT
Nearest AirportAuburn-Opelika (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN9768T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAuburn University
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 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC