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August 15, 1987 · Cessna 172P · N98782
Covelo, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 1987
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Covelo, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N98782
Operator
Bridgeford Flying Svc
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA305
THE PLT RPRTD THAT WHEN SHE WAS LANDING, THE ACFT BALLOONED, ENTERED A PORPOISE & DRIFTED TO THE LEFT OF THE RWY. SHE APPLIED POWER TO 'FLY OUT OF THE SITUATION,' BUT THE ACFT PITCHED UP. THE RIGHT SEAT OCCUPANT (PAX) PULLED THE CONTROL YOKE BACK & SIMULTANEOUSLY RETRACTED THE FLAPS AS THE PLT WAS ATTEMPTING TO GO-AROUND. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT STRUCK A METAL POLE & CAME TO REST WITH SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. LATER, THE PLT LEARNED THAT THE ACFT ENCTRD A DUST DEVIL DURING THE LANDING. THE PAX IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT HAD A PVT PLT CERTIFICATE, BUT SAID SHE HAD NOT FLOWN AN ACFT IN 'MANY YEARS.'
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THE PLT RPRTD THAT WHEN SHE WAS LANDING, THE ACFT BALLOONED, ENTERED A PORPOISE & DRIFTED TO THE LEFT OF THE RWY. SHE APPLIED POWER TO 'FLY OUT OF THE SITUATION,' BUT THE ACFT PITCHED UP. THE RIGHT SEAT OCCUPANT (PAX) PULLED THE CONTROL YOKE BACK & SIMULTANEOUSLY RETRACTED THE FLAPS AS THE PLT WAS ATTEMPTING TO GO-AROUND. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT STRUCK A METAL POLE & CAME TO REST WITH SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. LATER, THE PLT LEARNED THAT THE ACFT ENCTRD A DUST DEVIL DURING THE LANDING. THE PAX IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT HAD A PVT PLT CERTIFICATE, BUT SAID SHE HAD NOT FLOWN AN ACFT IN 'MANY YEARS.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:18 PDT
Nearest AirportRound Valley (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length3670 ft
Runway Width55 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN98782
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBridgeford Flying Svc
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 22 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:18