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July 29, 1989 · Cessna 172 · N19652
Mt Pleasant, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mt Pleasant, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N19652
Operator
Milton R Barclay
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC89LA178
THE PILOT WAS MAKING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS WHEN THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD AND THE NOSE STRUT FAILED. THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT THEN CONTACTED THE SURFACE AND THE PROP WAS BENT. NO MAINTENANCE OR MECHANICAL IRREGULARITY OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT THAT RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS MAKING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS WHEN THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD AND THE NOSE STRUT FAILED. THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT THEN CONTACTED THE SURFACE AND THE PROP WAS BENT. NO MAINTENANCE OR MECHANICAL IRREGULARITY OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMt Pleasant/Scottdale (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width160 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN19652
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMilton R Barclay
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 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO