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March 9, 1986 · Cessna R172K · N736GS
Ft. Bridger, WY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ft. Bridger, WY
Aircraft
Cessna R172K
Tail Number
N736GS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA096
ACCORDING TO THE PLT, HE AND HIS PASSENGER WERE FERRYING AN ACFT BACK TO THE POINT OF ORIGIN AFTER A SAR MISSION FOR THE CIVIL AIR PATROL, WHEN THEY ENCOUNTERED IMC WEATHER. THE PLT STATED HE WAS MAKING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A DIRT ROAD WHEN THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOSED OVER.
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ACCORDING TO THE PLT, HE AND HIS PASSENGER WERE FERRYING AN ACFT BACK TO THE POINT OF ORIGIN AFTER A SAR MISSION FOR THE CIVIL AIR PATROL, WHEN THEY ENCOUNTERED IMC WEATHER. THE PLT STATED HE WAS MAKING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A DIRT ROAD WHEN THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R172K
Tail NumberN736GS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-K · Reciprocating · 195
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDusk
Wind315° @ 10 kt
CeilingOvercast 60 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO