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April 12, 1986 · Cessna 172N · N6235D

Mesa, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 12, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N6235D
Operator
Arizona Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA174

THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT DURING A TOUCH AND GO MANEUVER AND RAN OFF THE RWY. AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE ACFT LIFTED BACK OFF THE GROUND AND DRIFTED RIGHT. THE ACFT THEN SETTLED AND TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE RWY. THE PLT THEN NOTICED A DRAINAGE DITCH AND ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND BY ADDING PWR. THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE AGAIN, CLEARED THE DITCH AND IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A NOSE LOW, RIGHT WING LOW ATTITUDE. THE PLT INDICATED ON HIS PILOT/OPERATOR ACCIDENT REPORT THAT THE ACFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH STOL WINGTIPS AND THAT HE HAD LOGGED A TOTAL OF 4.5 HRS IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL. HE ALSO STATED, 'I THINK I MAY HAVE STALLED THE AIRCRAFT.'

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THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT DURING A TOUCH AND GO MANEUVER AND RAN OFF THE RWY. AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE ACFT LIFTED BACK OFF THE GROUND AND DRIFTED RIGHT. THE ACFT THEN SETTLED AND TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE RWY. THE PLT THEN NOTICED A DRAINAGE DITCH AND ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND BY ADDING PWR. THE ACFT BECAME AIRBORNE AGAIN, CLEARED THE DITCH AND IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A NOSE LOW, RIGHT WING LOW ATTITUDE. THE PLT INDICATED ON HIS PILOT/OPERATOR ACCIDENT REPORT THAT THE ACFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH STOL WINGTIPS AND THAT HE HAD LOGGED A TOTAL OF 4.5 HRS IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL. HE ALSO STATED, 'I THINK I MAY HAVE STALLED THE AIRCRAFT.'

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:34 MST
Nearest AirportFalcon Field (0nm N)
Runway4L
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN6235D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArizona Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-HDA2 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 8 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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