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May 28, 1986 · Cessna 172N · N6352D
Vega, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Vega, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N6352D
Operator
George W Jenkins
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW86LA094
THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS, WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN VEERING TO THE LEFT AFTER LANDING. HE TRIED TO APPLY FULL RIGHT RUDDER, BUT THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO VEER LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT PULLED THE NOSE UP TO CLEAR A TRACTOR. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED, PITCHED NOSE DOWN, COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND, AND NOSED OVER INTO AN INVERTED POSITION. INSPECTION OF THE LEFT MAIN GEAR REVEALED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A NEW BREAK IN THE BOLT WHICH HOLDS THE MAIN GEAR, AS A RESULT OF A HARD LANDING.
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THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS, WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN VEERING TO THE LEFT AFTER LANDING. HE TRIED TO APPLY FULL RIGHT RUDDER, BUT THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO VEER LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT PULLED THE NOSE UP TO CLEAR A TRACTOR. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED, PITCHED NOSE DOWN, COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND, AND NOSED OVER INTO AN INVERTED POSITION. INSPECTION OF THE LEFT MAIN GEAR REVEALED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A NEW BREAK IN THE BOLT WHICH HOLDS THE MAIN GEAR, AS A RESULT OF A HARD LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 CDT
Nearest AirportVega-Oidham Co (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN6352D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorGeorge W Jenkins
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 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC