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September 7, 1987 · Cessna 172M · N80376
W. Mifflin, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
W. Mifflin, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N80376
Operator
Robert Kerr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC87LA247
THE NON-CERTIFICATED PILOT TOOK THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED DURING AN ATTEMPTED LANDING ON RUNWAY 10 AT ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THERE WERE TWO PASSENGERS ON BOARD BUT THEY WERE NOT INJURED. THE PLT HAD NEVER SOLOED IN ANY ACFT AND HAD NEVER FLOWN THE C-172.
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THE NON-CERTIFICATED PILOT TOOK THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED DURING AN ATTEMPTED LANDING ON RUNWAY 10 AT ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THERE WERE TWO PASSENGERS ON BOARD BUT THEY WERE NOT INJURED. THE PLT HAD NEVER SOLOED IN ANY ACFT AND HAD NEVER FLOWN THE C-172.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 EDT
Nearest AirportAllegheny Co. (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN80376
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert Kerr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 19 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:00