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July 26, 1992 · Cessna 172 · N2521Y
Fairhope, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Fairhope, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N2521Y
Operator
Lacey Richard C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA146
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD COMPLETED A LOCAL PERSONAL FLIGHT AND WAS RETURNING TO THE PRIVATE SOD STRIP. WHILE ON SHORT FINAL TO THE SOUTH RUNWAY, THE PILOT STALLED THE AIRPLANE 15 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND AND CRASHED SHORT OF THE RUNWAY SURFACE. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE DID NOT EXPERIENCE A MECHANICAL OR SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DURING FINAL APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND AN UNCONTROLLED COLLISION WITH THE GROUND SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD COMPLETED A LOCAL PERSONAL FLIGHT AND WAS RETURNING TO THE PRIVATE SOD STRIP. WHILE ON SHORT FINAL TO THE SOUTH RUNWAY, THE PILOT STALLED THE AIRPLANE 15 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND AND CRASHED SHORT OF THE RUNWAY SURFACE. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE DID NOT EXPERIENCE A MECHANICAL OR SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportT.J.Klumpp (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN2521Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLacey Richard C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3700 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:30
Weather SourceWFAC