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July 4, 1992 · Cessna 170 · N3419C
Franktown, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Franktown, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 170
Tail Number
N3419C
Operator
Shultz Robert
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN92LA071
DURING APPROACH TO A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP THE PILOT WAS HIGH AND LANDED NEAR MIDFIELD ON A 1,700 FOOT GRASS STRIP. HE BECAME CONCERNED THAT HE WOULD BE UNABLE TO STOP ON THE RUNWAY REMAINING AND INITIATED A GO-AROUND. DURING THE GO-AROUND THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY. AIRPORT ELEVATION IS 6,700 FEET AND THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,800 FEET.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED INITIATION OF THE GO-AROUND FOLLOWING A BALKED LANDING. A FACTOR WAS: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.
Full Narrative
DURING APPROACH TO A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP THE PILOT WAS HIGH AND LANDED NEAR MIDFIELD ON A 1,700 FOOT GRASS STRIP. HE BECAME CONCERNED THAT HE WOULD BE UNABLE TO STOP ON THE RUNWAY REMAINING AND INITIATED A GO-AROUND. DURING THE GO-AROUND THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY. AIRPORT ELEVATION IS 6,700 FEET AND THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,800 FEET.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 MDT
Nearest AirportShultz (Private) (0nm)
Runway3
Runway Length1700 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170
Tail NumberN3419C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorShultz Robert
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145 2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT