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May 20, 1987 · Cessna 172I · N46231
Taos, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Taos, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 172I
Tail Number
N46231
Operator
Taos Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN87LA128
THE PRIVATE PLT AND HIS CFI RATED PAX WERE PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AT THE LOCAL ARPT. DURING LANDING A WIND GUST PUSHED THE ACFT OFF THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE TO THE RIGHT. THE RUNWAY SHOULDER WAS SOFT, A GO-AROUND ATTEMPT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
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THE PRIVATE PLT AND HIS CFI RATED PAX WERE PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AT THE LOCAL ARPT. DURING LANDING A WIND GUST PUSHED THE ACFT OFF THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE TO THE RIGHT. THE RUNWAY SHOULDER WAS SOFT, A GO-AROUND ATTEMPT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MDT
Nearest AirportTaos Municipal (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length5800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172I
Tail NumberN46231
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTaos Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 5 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO