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December 4, 1988 · Cessna 172 · N5518D
Lawrenceville, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lawrenceville, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N5518D
Operator
Walker Evan
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL89LA050
AFTER 3 FULL STOP LANDINGS, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE TO LIFTOFF AIRSPEED ON 4TH TAKEOFF AFTER ROLLING ABOUT 2000 FEET. THE PILOT ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE ROLLED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY 07 AND NOSED OVER. THE WRECKAGE EXAMINATION DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY SYSTEM PROBLEM. THE TEMP/DEW POINT FELL WITHIN A RANGE WHERE CARB ICE WAS POSSIBLE.
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AFTER 3 FULL STOP LANDINGS, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE TO LIFTOFF AIRSPEED ON 4TH TAKEOFF AFTER ROLLING ABOUT 2000 FEET. THE PILOT ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE ROLLED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY 07 AND NOSED OVER. THE WRECKAGE EXAMINATION DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY SYSTEM PROBLEM. THE TEMP/DEW POINT FELL WITHIN A RANGE WHERE CARB ICE WAS POSSIBLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:40 EST
Nearest AirportGwinnett County (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN5518D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWalker Evan
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 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:40
Weather SourceWFAC