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September 2, 1990 · Cessna 172P · N65857
Granite Falls, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Granite Falls, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N65857
Operator
Arlington Aero Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA90LA173
THE STUDENT PILOT LANDED OFF AIRPORT IN A OPEN FIELD. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF, HE SELECTED 30 DEGREES OF FLAPS, DETERIORATING THE AIRCRAFT'S PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY. HE MANAGED TO CLEAR A FENCE, THEN STALLED, NOSING OVER AFTER IMPACT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S USE OF EXCESSIVE FLAPS FOR TAKEOFF RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLIMB PERFORMANCE.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT LANDED OFF AIRPORT IN A OPEN FIELD. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF, HE SELECTED 30 DEGREES OF FLAPS, DETERIORATING THE AIRCRAFT'S PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY. HE MANAGED TO CLEAR A FENCE, THEN STALLED, NOSING OVER AFTER IMPACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN65857
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArlington Aero Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 17 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 12 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC