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April 22, 1989 · Cessna 177 · N2969X
Brinkley, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Brinkley, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N2969X
Operator
Lee H T
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA098
THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON RUNWAY 02. HE EXECUTED A GO-AROUND WHEN THE AIRPLANE WAS ABOUT 100 FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT NOTED THE AIRPLANE WAS CLIMBING SLOWLY, AT APPROXIMATELY 100 FPM WHEN HE RETRACTED THE 30 DEGREES OF FLAPS. THE AIRPLANE SETTLED TO THE GROUND FROM 150 FEET AND CAME TO REST IN A RICE FIELD.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO GRADUALLY RAISE THE FLAPS DURING THE GO-AROUND AND MAINTAIN ADEQAUTE AIRSPEED TO CONTINUE THE CLIMBOUT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON RUNWAY 02. HE EXECUTED A GO-AROUND WHEN THE AIRPLANE WAS ABOUT 100 FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT NOTED THE AIRPLANE WAS CLIMBING SLOWLY, AT APPROXIMATELY 100 FPM WHEN HE RETRACTED THE 30 DEGREES OF FLAPS. THE AIRPLANE SETTLED TO THE GROUND FROM 150 FEET AND CAME TO REST IN A RICE FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:35 CDT
Nearest AirportBRINKLEY (0nm N)
Runway2
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN2969X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLee H T
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:52
Weather SourceWFAC