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September 10, 1992 · Cessna 172N · N734UT
Stanfield, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Stanfield, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N734UT
Operator
Richard Glazar
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX92LA380
WHILE ON A LOCAL TRAINING FLIGHT, THE CFI ELECTED TO DEMONSTRATE A SIMULATED ENGINE OUT, EMERGENCY LANDING TO A PRIVATELY OWNED DIRT AIRSTRIP. THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOO HIGH TO EXECUTE A STRAIGHT IN APPROACH AND THE CFI ENTERED INTO A LEFT CIRCLING TURN. THE CFI MISJUDGED THE AIRCRAFT'S ALTITUDE AND ITS LEFT WING STRUCK THE GROUND DURING THE TURN ONTO THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE CFI'S POOR IN-FLIGHT DECISION TO DEMONSTRATE THE SIMULATED ENGINE OUT EMERGENCY LANDING AT TOO LOW AN ALTITUDE AND MISJUDGING THE ALTITUDE DURING THE CIRCLING MANEUVER.
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WHILE ON A LOCAL TRAINING FLIGHT, THE CFI ELECTED TO DEMONSTRATE A SIMULATED ENGINE OUT, EMERGENCY LANDING TO A PRIVATELY OWNED DIRT AIRSTRIP. THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOO HIGH TO EXECUTE A STRAIGHT IN APPROACH AND THE CFI ENTERED INTO A LEFT CIRCLING TURN. THE CFI MISJUDGED THE AIRCRAFT'S ALTITUDE AND ITS LEFT WING STRUCK THE GROUND DURING THE TURN ONTO THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MST
Nearest AirportDirt Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length1000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN734UT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard Glazar
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO