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March 18, 1986 · Cessna 172N · N1530E
Warren, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Warren, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N1530E
Operator
Joseph D Dunway
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC86LA069
THE PLT REPORTS THAT A DEER RAN IN FRONT OF THE ACFT DURING THE FLARE FOR A NIGHT LANDING. THE PROP HIT AND KILLED THE DEER AND THE NOSE GEAR AND BOTTOM OF THE ENG COMPARTMENT WERE DAMAGED. AFTER THE COLLISION THE PLT SAID HE SMELLED FUEL FUMES AND WHEN THE FRONT OF THE ACFT STARTED SLIDING ON THE RWY A FIRE DEVELOPED WHICH DESTROYED THE ACFT.
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THE PLT REPORTS THAT A DEER RAN IN FRONT OF THE ACFT DURING THE FLARE FOR A NIGHT LANDING. THE PROP HIT AND KILLED THE DEER AND THE NOSE GEAR AND BOTTOM OF THE ENG COMPARTMENT WERE DAMAGED. AFTER THE COLLISION THE PLT SAID HE SMELLED FUEL FUMES AND WHEN THE FRONT OF THE ACFT STARTED SLIDING ON THE RWY A FIRE DEVELOPED WHICH DESTROYED THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:35 CST
Nearest AirportWarren Muni (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN1530E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJoseph D Dunway
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind100° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:48
Weather SourceWFAC