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October 8, 1989 · Cessna 170 · N11575
Mooresville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mooresville, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 170
Tail Number
N11575
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL90LA004
THE PLT TOOK OFF FROM A UNIDIRECTIONAL AIRSTRIP FOR A LOCAL FLT. BY THE TIME HE HAD RETURNED, THE WIND SHIFTED TO THE NORTH & WAS GUSTING TO 15 KTS (A QUARTERING TAILWIND FOR LANDING). THE PLT FLEW OVER THE STRIP TO EVALUATE THE WIND & ELECTED TO LAND. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN THE RWY. AFTER BEING COMMITTED TO LAND, THE PLT APPLIED HVY BRAKES. SUBSEQUENTLY, HE STEERED THE ACFT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY AT THE DEP END, WHERE IT ENCTRD TALL GRASS ON SOFT TERRAIN & NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUGHDOWN POINT ON THE UNIDIRECTIONAL RUNWAY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WIND AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PLT TOOK OFF FROM A UNIDIRECTIONAL AIRSTRIP FOR A LOCAL FLT. BY THE TIME HE HAD RETURNED, THE WIND SHIFTED TO THE NORTH & WAS GUSTING TO 15 KTS (A QUARTERING TAILWIND FOR LANDING). THE PLT FLEW OVER THE STRIP TO EVALUATE THE WIND & ELECTED TO LAND. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN THE RWY. AFTER BEING COMMITTED TO LAND, THE PLT APPLIED HVY BRAKES. SUBSEQUENTLY, HE STEERED THE ACFT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY AT THE DEP END, WHERE IT ENCTRD TALL GRASS ON SOFT TERRAIN & NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMORRISON (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170
Tail NumberN11575
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A3 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC