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March 16, 1986 · Cessna 175 · N7191M
Gregory, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 16, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gregory, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 175
Tail Number
N7191M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA104
THE NEWLY PURCHASED ACFT WAS BEING FLOWN OFF OF THE SELLER'S TURF STRIP. AFTER TAKING OFF, THE ACFT STRUCK 50 FT TREES OFF OF THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE SELLER, WHO WATCHED THE TAKEOFF, STATED THAT THE PILOT OVERROTATED THE ACFT AFTER LIFT-OFF.
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THE NEWLY PURCHASED ACFT WAS BEING FLOWN OFF OF THE SELLER'S TURF STRIP. AFTER TAKING OFF, THE ACFT STRUCK 50 FT TREES OFF OF THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE SELLER, WHO WATCHED THE TAKEOFF, STATED THAT THE PILOT OVERROTATED THE ACFT AFTER LIFT-OFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 EST
Nearest AirportGREGORY (1nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length1440 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 175
Tail NumberN7191M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GO-300-A · Reciprocating · 175
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC