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July 13, 1987 · Cessna 172K · N84704
Tierra Amrilla, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Tierra Amrilla, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N84704
Operator
Rene M Vernon
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN87LA180
NO WITNESSES WERE FOUND WHO HAD SEEN THE ACCIDENT. THE MAN BELIEVED TO BE THE PLT GAVE THE INVESTIGATING POLICE OFFICER AN ASSUMED NAME. THE WRECKAGE DISSAPPEARED SOON AFTER THE CRASH AND HAS NOT BEEN FOUND TO DATE. THE ACFT ATTEMPTED A TAKEOFF WITH FOUR ADULTS AND CONSIDERABLE BAGGAGE ABOARD. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS APPROX 9500 FEET. THE ACFT CAME TO REST NEAR THE DEPARTURE END OF THE ACTIVE RUNWAY.
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NO WITNESSES WERE FOUND WHO HAD SEEN THE ACCIDENT. THE MAN BELIEVED TO BE THE PLT GAVE THE INVESTIGATING POLICE OFFICER AN ASSUMED NAME. THE WRECKAGE DISSAPPEARED SOON AFTER THE CRASH AND HAS NOT BEEN FOUND TO DATE. THE ACFT ATTEMPTED A TAKEOFF WITH FOUR ADULTS AND CONSIDERABLE BAGGAGE ABOARD. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS APPROX 9500 FEET. THE ACFT CAME TO REST NEAR THE DEPARTURE END OF THE ACTIVE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MDT
Nearest AirportEl Vado State Park (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN84704
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRene M Vernon
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0