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November 6, 1987 · Cessna 172K · N7140G
Cumming, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 6, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cumming, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N7140G
Operator
Vendyl M Reynolds
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL88LA033
THE STUDENT PLT RPTD THAT THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED THE RWY AND BOUNCED TWICE DURING THE LDG FLARE. ONCE HE GOT THE AIRPLANE ON THE RWY, HE REALIZED THAT THE AIRSPEED WAS 'TOO HIGH' FOR THE RWY REMAINING AND ATTEMPTED TO GROUND LOOP THE AIRPLANE TO STOP IT. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY VEERED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY AND IMPACTED TREES.
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THE STUDENT PLT RPTD THAT THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED THE RWY AND BOUNCED TWICE DURING THE LDG FLARE. ONCE HE GOT THE AIRPLANE ON THE RWY, HE REALIZED THAT THE AIRSPEED WAS 'TOO HIGH' FOR THE RWY REMAINING AND ATTEMPTED TO GROUND LOOP THE AIRPLANE TO STOP IT. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY VEERED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY AND IMPACTED TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EST
Nearest AirportMATHIS (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length1550 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN7140G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVendyl M Reynolds
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 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC