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March 29, 1986 · Cessna 172 · N7341A
Sallisaw, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sallisaw, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N7341A
Operator
Charles R Evans
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LA053
THE PILOT STATED THAT ON APPROACH INTO AN UNFAMILIAR AIRSTRIP HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE AND A TAIL WIND. HE ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND AT A LOW ALTITUDE WITH FULL FLAPS. BEFORE SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED COULD BE REACHED AND FLAPS RETRACTED, THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES ALONG THE RUNWAY, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT ON APPROACH INTO AN UNFAMILIAR AIRSTRIP HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE AND A TAIL WIND. HE ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND AT A LOW ALTITUDE WITH FULL FLAPS. BEFORE SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED COULD BE REACHED AND FLAPS RETRACTED, THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES ALONG THE RUNWAY, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CST
Nearest AirportSALLISAW (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN7341A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles R Evans
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC