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June 25, 1991 · Cessna 172M · N20430
Beckley, WV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Beckley, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N20430
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO91LA058
THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER HE TOOK OFF THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB PAST 100 FEET. HE STATED THE AIRSPEED WAS 70 KNOT, AND THE FLAPS WERE DOWN 10 DEGREES. HE SAID THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING THE ENTIRE TIME. HE CONTINUED FLYING STRAIGHT HEAD WHILE TRYING TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY MUSHED AND STRUCK TREES ABOUT A MILE BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE FLYING SPEED.
Full Narrative
THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER HE TOOK OFF THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB PAST 100 FEET. HE STATED THE AIRSPEED WAS 70 KNOT, AND THE FLAPS WERE DOWN 10 DEGREES. HE SAID THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING THE ENTIRE TIME. HE CONTINUED FLYING STRAIGHT HEAD WHILE TRYING TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY MUSHED AND STRUCK TREES ABOUT A MILE BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN20430
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind150° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg