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May 21, 1988 · Cessna 172F · N8374U
Shellman, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Shellman, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172F
Tail Number
N8374U
Operator
Evans J Nichols
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL88LA182
THE PLT WAS MAKING A PERSONAL FLT TO A PVT UNCHARTED AIRSTRIP ON A COASTAL ISLAND. APPROACHING HIS DESTINATION, THE PLT CANCELLED HIS VFR FLT PLAN WITH FSS. THE PLT STATED THAT HE APPROACHED THE SOFT 2500 FOOT STRIP HIGH AND BALLOONED AT TOUCHDOWN. HE LANDED BEYOND HIS DESIRED TOUCHDOWN POINT AND ELECTED TO TAKEOFF AGAIN WHEN HE FELT HE COULD NOT STOP PRIOR TO REACHING THE CREEK AT THE END OF THE RWY. HE ADDED FULL PWR AND THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO COMPLETELY CLEAR BUSHES AT THE END OF THE RWY. AFTER CONTACTING THE BUSHES THE AIRPLANE LOST ALTITUDE AND TOUCHED DOWN IN THE MARSH BEYOND THE CREEK.
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THE PLT WAS MAKING A PERSONAL FLT TO A PVT UNCHARTED AIRSTRIP ON A COASTAL ISLAND. APPROACHING HIS DESTINATION, THE PLT CANCELLED HIS VFR FLT PLAN WITH FSS. THE PLT STATED THAT HE APPROACHED THE SOFT 2500 FOOT STRIP HIGH AND BALLOONED AT TOUCHDOWN. HE LANDED BEYOND HIS DESIRED TOUCHDOWN POINT AND ELECTED TO TAKEOFF AGAIN WHEN HE FELT HE COULD NOT STOP PRIOR TO REACHING THE CREEK AT THE END OF THE RWY. HE ADDED FULL PWR AND THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO COMPLETELY CLEAR BUSHES AT THE END OF THE RWY. AFTER CONTACTING THE BUSHES THE AIRPLANE LOST ALTITUDE AND TOUCHED DOWN IN THE MARSH BEYOND THE CREEK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBarbour Insland (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172F
Tail NumberN8374U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEvans J Nichols
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO