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September 5, 1988 · Cessna 172P · N99144
Marietta, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 1988
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries)
Location
Marietta, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N99144
Operator
Qualiflight Training
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW88FA162
THE PLT ELECTED TO LAND ON RWY 17 WITH WIND FROM 300 DEGREES AT 6 KNOTS. DURING THE SECOND GO-AROUND THE AIRPLANE'S LEFT WING STRUCK A TREE AT A POINT 30 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND AND THE AIRCRAFT ENDED UP INVERTED IN A PARKING LOT. PLT STATED HE HAD LANDED AT THIS AIRPORT ABOUT EIGHT TIMES PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PLT ELECTED TO LAND ON RWY 17 WITH WIND FROM 300 DEGREES AT 6 KNOTS. DURING THE SECOND GO-AROUND THE AIRPLANE'S LEFT WING STRUCK A TREE AT A POINT 30 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND AND THE AIRCRAFT ENDED UP INVERTED IN A PARKING LOT. PLT STATED HE HAD LANDED AT THIS AIRPORT ABOUT EIGHT TIMES PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMcgehee Catfish Rest. (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2450 ft
Runway Width55 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN99144
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorQualiflight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries)
Fatal1
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO