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December 9, 1999 · Cessna 172M · N69LM

Ava, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 9, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Ava, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N69LM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA036

According to the pilot, he was unable to activate the airport and runway lighting systems using the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF), 122.9, as listed on the Kansas City Sectional Chart. The pilot reported that he continued the approach to the unlit airport area. The pilot stated that during the approach, he elected to go-around and during the go-around the right main landing gear touched-down off the right side of the runway. The pilot reported that he then retarded the throttle and the airplane impacted a pile of dirt and rocks about 250 feet past the departure end of runway 13. The CTAF for the Ava-Bill Martin Memorial Airport is 122.7. The CTAF frequency was incorrectly listed in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publication database.

NTSB Probable Cause

the improper in-flight decision made by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the charts/other manuals depicting the incorrect frequency, the dirt bank, and the rocks.

Full Narrative

On December 8, 1999, at 1845 central standard time, a Cessna 172M, N69LM, owned and operated by the College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri, sustained substantial damage during an attempted go-around from runway 13 (3,634 feet by 50 feet, dry/asphalt) at the Ava-Bill Martin Memorial Airport (AOV), Ava, Missouri. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. The private rated pilot and his three passengers reported no injuries. The flight departed the M Graham Clark Airport, Point Lookout, Missouri, at 1815. According to the pilot, he was unable to activate the airport and runway lighting systems using the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF), 122.9, as listed on the Kansas City Sectional Chart. The pilot reported that he continued the approach to the unlit airport area. The pilot stated that during the approach, he elected to go-around and during the go-around the right main landing gear touched-down, off the right side of the runway. The pilot reported that he then retarded the throttle and the airplane impacted a pile of dirt and rocks about 250 feet past the departure end of runway 13. The CTAF for the Ava-Bill Martin Memorial Airport is 122.7. The CTAF frequency was incorrectly listed in the following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publications: Kansas City Sectional Aeronautical Chart Airport/Facility Directory (North Central U.S.) U.S. Terminal Procedures (North Central): AOV VOR/DME RNAV or GPS RWY 31 AOV VOR-A AOV NDB RWY 31 AOV GPS RWY 13 AOV GPS RWY 31 A Notice To Airman (NOTAM) has been issued to address the incorrect listing of the CTAF and a correction has been made to the FAA publication database.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 CST
Nearest AirportAva-Bill Martin Memorial (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length3634 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN69LM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind140° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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