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September 8, 1988 · Cessna 172K · N79226
Fresno, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fresno, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N79226
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA313
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD MISTAKENLY LINED UP FOR FINAL APPROACH ON TAXIWAY RATHER THAN RUNWAY 29L AS INSTRUCTED. WHEN HE WAS ON SHORT FINAL THE CONTROL TOWER INFORMED HIM OF HIS MISTAKE. WHILE MANEUVERING TO LINE UP ON RUNWAY 29L, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE RUNWAY.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD MISTAKENLY LINED UP FOR FINAL APPROACH ON TAXIWAY RATHER THAN RUNWAY 29L AS INSTRUCTED. WHEN HE WAS ON SHORT FINAL THE CONTROL TOWER INFORMED HIM OF HIS MISTAKE. WHILE MANEUVERING TO LINE UP ON RUNWAY 29L, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportFRESNO (0nm N)
Runway29L
Runway Length7200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN79226
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC