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July 13, 1990 · Cessna 177RG · N2022Q
Arlington, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Arlington, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N2022Q
Operator
Mollerstrom Anders K E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW90LA145
THE PILOT WAS DISTRACTED BY A LANDING LIGHT FROM AN AIRPLANE ON THE GROUND AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND AT A AIRPORT ON A BRIGHT NIGHT. A HARD LANDING RESULTED AND THE AIRPLANE SLID OFF THE LANDING SURFACE SIDEWAYS AND STRUCK AN UNKNOWN OBJECT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED AIRPLANE ATTITUDE DURING THE LANDING FLARE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS DISTRACTED BY A LANDING LIGHT FROM AN AIRPLANE ON THE GROUND AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND AT A AIRPORT ON A BRIGHT NIGHT. A HARD LANDING RESULTED AND THE AIRPLANE SLID OFF THE LANDING SURFACE SIDEWAYS AND STRUCK AN UNKNOWN OBJECT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:15 CDT
Nearest AirportArlington Muni (0nm N)
Runway34
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN2022Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMollerstrom Anders K E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind40° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time22:15
Weather SourcePILO