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July 19, 1992 · Cessna 172K · N78483
Piqua, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Piqua, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N78483
Operator
Skypark Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO92LA104
THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH TO A LANDING. ACCORDING TO PASSENGERS, THE FLIGHT WAS TO PARTICIPATE IN A BOMB DROP CONTEST. ONE OF THESE PASSENGERS, A RATED PILOT, REPORTED THAT THE PILOT WAS IN 'SLOW FLIGHT' DURING THE APPROACH AND THAT THE AIRPLANE 'STALLED' ABOUT 200 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED ABOUT ONE QUARTER MILE FROM THE RUNWAY. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH TO A LANDING. ACCORDING TO PASSENGERS, THE FLIGHT WAS TO PARTICIPATE IN A BOMB DROP CONTEST. ONE OF THESE PASSENGERS, A RATED PILOT, REPORTED THAT THE PILOT WAS IN 'SLOW FLIGHT' DURING THE APPROACH AND THAT THE AIRPLANE 'STALLED' ABOUT 200 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED ABOUT ONE QUARTER MILE FROM THE RUNWAY. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPiqua Airport (1nm W)
Runway26
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN78483
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkypark Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 11 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC