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January 9, 1987 · Cessna 172G · N3971L
Tuskegee, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 9, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Tuskegee, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 172G
Tail Number
N3971L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87LA058
DURING A TOUCH AND GO ATTEMPT, THE PILOT EXPERIENDED AN ENGINE FAILURE SHORTLY AFTER LIFTOFF. THE PILOT SAFELY LANDED ON THE RUNWAY, BUT DID NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT RUNWAY TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF 31. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER INTO A DITCH. THE WRECKAGE EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THAT VISIBLE CONTAMINATES WERE PRESENT IN THE FUEL FILTER AND CARBURETOR BOWL. THERE WAS AN UNDISCLOSED AMOUNT OF FUEL FOUND IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.
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DURING A TOUCH AND GO ATTEMPT, THE PILOT EXPERIENDED AN ENGINE FAILURE SHORTLY AFTER LIFTOFF. THE PILOT SAFELY LANDED ON THE RUNWAY, BUT DID NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT RUNWAY TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF 31. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER INTO A DITCH. THE WRECKAGE EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THAT VISIBLE CONTAMINATES WERE PRESENT IN THE FUEL FILTER AND CARBURETOR BOWL. THERE WAS AN UNDISCLOSED AMOUNT OF FUEL FOUND IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:40 CST
Nearest AirportTUSKEGEE (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length5000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172G
Tail NumberN3971L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 80 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:48
Weather SourceWFAC