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December 29, 1987 · Cessna 172M · N12943
Banning, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Banning, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N12943
Operator
Cable Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA081
DURING A PLEASURE FLIGHT WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, APRX 10 FT ABOVE THE RWY, THE ACFT SUDDENLY DROPPED AND BOUNCED ON THE RWY. AFTER A NEARBY RAIN STORM PASSED OVER THE AREA, THE ACFT WAS FLOWN TO THE HOME BASE. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, THE OPERATOR DISCOVERED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE STRUCTURE.
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DURING A PLEASURE FLIGHT WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, APRX 10 FT ABOVE THE RWY, THE ACFT SUDDENLY DROPPED AND BOUNCED ON THE RWY. AFTER A NEARBY RAIN STORM PASSED OVER THE AREA, THE ACFT WAS FLOWN TO THE HOME BASE. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, THE OPERATOR DISCOVERED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE STRUCTURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PST
Nearest AirportBANNING (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN12943
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCable Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO