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April 30, 1987 · Cessna 172F · N8800U
Blythville, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Blythville, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 172F
Tail Number
N8800U
Operator
Chism Fly Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA098
THE ENG STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TEN MILES FROM THE DESTINATION ARPT AND DESPITE EMERGENCY MEASURES, IT STOPPED TWO MILES OUT. THE FORCED LANDING WAS IN A PLOWED FIELD AND WHEN THE NOSE WHEEL DUG IN, THE ACFT FLIPPED FORWARD TO THE INVERTED POSITION. THE INVESTIGATION DID NOT REVEAL ANY REASON FOR THE ENG FAILURE.
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THE ENG STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TEN MILES FROM THE DESTINATION ARPT AND DESPITE EMERGENCY MEASURES, IT STOPPED TWO MILES OUT. THE FORCED LANDING WAS IN A PLOWED FIELD AND WHEN THE NOSE WHEEL DUG IN, THE ACFT FLIPPED FORWARD TO THE INVERTED POSITION. THE INVESTIGATION DID NOT REVEAL ANY REASON FOR THE ENG FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172F
Tail NumberN8800U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChism Fly Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO