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January 24, 1989 · Cessna 172P · N98990
Mooresville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 24, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Mooresville, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N98990
Operator
Floyd L Fulford
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL89DMG02
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED CARBURETOR ICE. HE DECIDED TO MAKE A SHORT FIELD LANDING AT A NEARBY AIRPORT. SUBSEQUENTLY, WHILE MANEUVERING TO LAND, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED & IMPACTED THE GROUND. IT CAME TO REST ABOUT 30 FT FROM THE IMPACT POINT.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, NIGHT CONDITIONS, AND THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND AT AN UNLIGHTED RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED CARBURETOR ICE. HE DECIDED TO MAKE A SHORT FIELD LANDING AT A NEARBY AIRPORT. SUBSEQUENTLY, WHILE MANEUVERING TO LAND, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED & IMPACTED THE GROUND. IT CAME TO REST ABOUT 30 FT FROM THE IMPACT POINT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:39 EST
Nearest AirportMiller, Nc (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2060 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN98990
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFloyd L Fulford
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC