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July 9, 1987 · Cessna 172I · N46233
Goodway, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Goodway, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 172I
Tail Number
N46233
Operator
South Alabama Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87LA206
THE PLT RPRTD THAT HE LNDD LONG ON A 2500 FT GRASS STRIP WHICH WAS WET DUE TO HVY DEW. DRG THE APCH, HE HAD AN AIRSPEED OF 75 TO 80 KTS WITH 30 DEG OF FLAPS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT SLID OFF THE DEPARTURE END & STRUCK A PECAN TREE. THE RECOMMENDED FINAL APCH SPEED WITH 40 DEG OF FLAPS WAS 60 KTS. THE PLT RPRTD THAT HE SHOULD HAVE USED ALL OF THE STRIP FOR THE LNDG.
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THE PLT RPRTD THAT HE LNDD LONG ON A 2500 FT GRASS STRIP WHICH WAS WET DUE TO HVY DEW. DRG THE APCH, HE HAD AN AIRSPEED OF 75 TO 80 KTS WITH 30 DEG OF FLAPS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT SLID OFF THE DEPARTURE END & STRUCK A PECAN TREE. THE RECOMMENDED FINAL APCH SPEED WITH 40 DEG OF FLAPS WAS 60 KTS. THE PLT RPRTD THAT HE SHOULD HAVE USED ALL OF THE STRIP FOR THE LNDG.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 CDT
Nearest AirportFarrar Flying Service (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172I
Tail NumberN46233
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouth Alabama Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO