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May 17, 1986 · Cessna 150M · N328M
Littleton, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Littleton, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N328M
Operator
Norfolk Navy Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA130
PIC MADE LOW PASS TO LET FRIEND KNOW HE WOULD LAND AT AIRPORT FOR PREARRANGED MEETING. PIC REPORTED HE WAS LOW AND SLOW. WHEN GO-AROUND WAS ATTEMPTED ACFT CONTROLS WERE MUSHY AND ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB. LATER PILOT COMMENTED HE THOUGHT HE WAS ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE POWER CURVE.
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PIC MADE LOW PASS TO LET FRIEND KNOW HE WOULD LAND AT AIRPORT FOR PREARRANGED MEETING. PIC REPORTED HE WAS LOW AND SLOW. WHEN GO-AROUND WAS ATTEMPTED ACFT CONTROLS WERE MUSHY AND ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB. LATER PILOT COMMENTED HE THOUGHT HE WAS ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE POWER CURVE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN328M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorfolk Navy Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC