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April 12, 1986 · Cessna 172N · N734JP
Pioche, NV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 12, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pioche, NV
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N734JP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA86LA104
WHILE ON A QUARTER MILE FINAL TO RUNWAY 06 WITH WINDS FROM 150 DEGREES AT 15 KNOTS GUSTING TO 30 KNOTS THE PILOT EXPERIENCED TURBULENCE. THE PILOT REPORTED HE RETRACTED THE FLAPS FROM 10 DEGREES AND ADDED FULL POWER. THE AIRCRAFT CLIMBED APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET THEN DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT STRIKING THE MAIN GEAR AND SHEARING OFF THE NOSE GEAR. THE ACFT TRAVELED A SHORT DISTANCE AND NOSED OVER COMING TO REST INVERTED.
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WHILE ON A QUARTER MILE FINAL TO RUNWAY 06 WITH WINDS FROM 150 DEGREES AT 15 KNOTS GUSTING TO 30 KNOTS THE PILOT EXPERIENCED TURBULENCE. THE PILOT REPORTED HE RETRACTED THE FLAPS FROM 10 DEGREES AND ADDED FULL POWER. THE AIRCRAFT CLIMBED APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET THEN DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT STRIKING THE MAIN GEAR AND SHEARING OFF THE NOSE GEAR. THE ACFT TRAVELED A SHORT DISTANCE AND NOSED OVER COMING TO REST INVERTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PST
Nearest AirportMount Wilson (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length6400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN734JP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2G · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 15 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO