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September 7, 1990 · Cessna 172M · N6600H
Plymouth, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Plymouth, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N6600H
Operator
Orlando Country Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA90LA180
THE PLT STATED THAT THE SIGHTSEEING FLT WAS UNEVENTFUL BUT WHILE ON APPROACH TO LAND, A HIGH SINK RATE DEVELOPED RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING. HE FURTHER STATED THERE WAS NO ENG FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ARREST THE HIGH RATE OF DESCENT PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.
Full Narrative
THE PLT STATED THAT THE SIGHTSEEING FLT WAS UNEVENTFUL BUT WHILE ON APPROACH TO LAND, A HIGH SINK RATE DEVELOPED RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING. HE FURTHER STATED THERE WAS NO ENG FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportOrlando Country (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN6600H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOrlando Country Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC