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February 9, 1986 · Cessna 172M · N1507V
Big Bear City, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Big Bear City, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N1507V
Operator
Mike Ward
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA109
A CESSNA 172 COLLIDED WITH A BERM AFTER AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. THE PILOT INDICATED AFTER LIFTOFF FROM THE RUNWAY, THE AIRCRAFT CLIMBED TO 100 FEET AGL AND BEGAN TO SINK. THE PILOT THEN ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED ON THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY AND VEERED LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A BERM. A WITNESS TO THE ACCIDENT REPORTED THERE WAS SNOW AND ICE ON THE WINGS.
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A CESSNA 172 COLLIDED WITH A BERM AFTER AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. THE PILOT INDICATED AFTER LIFTOFF FROM THE RUNWAY, THE AIRCRAFT CLIMBED TO 100 FEET AGL AND BEGAN TO SINK. THE PILOT THEN ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED ON THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY AND VEERED LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A BERM. A WITNESS TO THE ACCIDENT REPORTED THERE WAS SNOW AND ICE ON THE WINGS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 PST
Nearest AirportBig Bear City (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length5850 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN1507V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMike Ward
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 8 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO