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June 6, 1987 · Cessna 172P · N65994
Snohomish, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Snohomish, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N65994
Operator
Galvin Ying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA87LA113
THE PILOT INITIATED A LANDING ON A 2650 FT LONG RUNWAY IN A 11-18 KNOT QUARTERING TAILWIND CONDITION. HE FLEW THE FINAL APPROACH TOO FAST AND FLARED PREMATURELY. THE ACFT FLOATED DOWN THE RWY, LANDED HARD AND BOUNCED TWICE. THE PLT LOST CONTROL AND THE ACFT DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE RWY. THE LEFT WING WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED ON IMPACT WITH A POLE ON THE SIDE OF THE RWY.
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THE PILOT INITIATED A LANDING ON A 2650 FT LONG RUNWAY IN A 11-18 KNOT QUARTERING TAILWIND CONDITION. HE FLEW THE FINAL APPROACH TOO FAST AND FLARED PREMATURELY. THE ACFT FLOATED DOWN THE RWY, LANDED HARD AND BOUNCED TWICE. THE PLT LOST CONTROL AND THE ACFT DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE RWY. THE LEFT WING WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED ON IMPACT WITH A POLE ON THE SIDE OF THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 PDT
Nearest AirportHARVEY (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length2650 ft
Runway Width38 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN65994
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGalvin Ying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:45
Weather SourceWFAC