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March 21, 1986 · Cessna R172K · N758KU
Waco, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Waco, TX
Aircraft
Cessna R172K
Tail Number
N758KU
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LA072
THE PILOT OF A CESSNA 172, N758KU, OVER-SHOT HIS APPROACH TO A PRIVATELY OWNED GRASS STRIP. THE RUNWAY IS 05/23, 3180 FOOT LONG AND 100 FOOT WIDE WITH AN APPROXIMATE 300 FT. DISPLACED THRESHOLD AT EAST END. THE WIND WAS VARIABLE FROM 300 DEGREES AT 8 KNOTS AT WACO, TX 6 MILES EAST OF THE ACCIDENT SCENE. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY AND INTO A BAR DITCH AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
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THE PILOT OF A CESSNA 172, N758KU, OVER-SHOT HIS APPROACH TO A PRIVATELY OWNED GRASS STRIP. THE RUNWAY IS 05/23, 3180 FOOT LONG AND 100 FOOT WIDE WITH AN APPROXIMATE 300 FT. DISPLACED THRESHOLD AT EAST END. THE WIND WAS VARIABLE FROM 300 DEGREES AT 8 KNOTS AT WACO, TX 6 MILES EAST OF THE ACCIDENT SCENE. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY AND INTO A BAR DITCH AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportScott Field (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length3180 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R172K
Tail NumberN758KU
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 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC