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April 10, 1986 · Cessna 172D · N2762U
Mojave, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mojave, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172D
Tail Number
N2762U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA171
THE ACFT WING STRUCK A TREE DURING TAXI ON A DIRT ROAD BEING USED FOR TAKEOFF. THE CFI SAID THAT HE DID NOT MAKE A SURVEY TO IDENTIFY OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE THE TAXI FOR TAKEOFF. THE ACFT HAD LANDED ON THE ROAD WHEN THE CFI COULD NOT REGAIN ENG POWER FOLLOWING A SIMULATED EMERGENCY PROCEDURE.
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THE ACFT WING STRUCK A TREE DURING TAXI ON A DIRT ROAD BEING USED FOR TAKEOFF. THE CFI SAID THAT HE DID NOT MAKE A SURVEY TO IDENTIFY OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE THE TAXI FOR TAKEOFF. THE ACFT HAD LANDED ON THE ROAD WHEN THE CFI COULD NOT REGAIN ENG POWER FOLLOWING A SIMULATED EMERGENCY PROCEDURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172D
Tail NumberN2762U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A8-215-B7F · Reciprocating · 215
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 41 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC