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January 6, 1991 · Cessna 172P · N65567
Freeport, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 6, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Freeport, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N65567
Operator
Bradley Flying Association
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI91FA059
THE NEWLY RATED PRIVATE PILOT MADE A LOW PASS OVER HIS PARENT'S HOME. FULL FLAPS WERE EXTENDED. WHEN A GO-AROUND WAS ATTEMPTED, FULL POWER WAS APPLIED, AND FULL FLAPS REMAINED EXTENDED. THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP, DEPARTED CONTROLLED FLIGHT, AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING WERE THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S MISUSE OF FLAPS AND HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION.
Full Narrative
THE NEWLY RATED PRIVATE PILOT MADE A LOW PASS OVER HIS PARENT'S HOME. FULL FLAPS WERE EXTENDED. WHEN A GO-AROUND WAS ATTEMPTED, FULL POWER WAS APPLIED, AND FULL FLAPS REMAINED EXTENDED. THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP, DEPARTED CONTROLLED FLIGHT, AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:25 CST
Nearest AirportNot Pertinent (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN65567
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBradley Flying Association
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 8 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time12:52
Weather SourceWFAC