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October 3, 1992 · Cessna 172P · N51829
Kokomo, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Kokomo, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N51829
Operator
Rhoades Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA003
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A SOD STRIP WITH 1750 FEET OF USEABLE RUNWAY. HE TOUCHED DOWN BEYOND THE MIDPOINT AND ASSESSED INSUFFICIENT DISTANCE REMAINED TO STOP. HE APPLIED POWER TO ABORT THE LANDING; CARBURETOR HEAT WAS ON AND FLAPS WERE FULL DOWN. THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF AND STRUCK A FENCE ABOUT 400 FEET BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
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THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A SOD STRIP WITH 1750 FEET OF USEABLE RUNWAY. HE TOUCHED DOWN BEYOND THE MIDPOINT AND ASSESSED INSUFFICIENT DISTANCE REMAINED TO STOP. HE APPLIED POWER TO ABORT THE LANDING; CARBURETOR HEAT WAS ON AND FLAPS WERE FULL DOWN. THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF AND STRUCK A FENCE ABOUT 400 FEET BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportGlenndale (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length1748 ft
Runway Width110 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN51829
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRhoades Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC