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May 12, 1986 · Cessna 172P · N55352
Spring Valley, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Spring Valley, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N55352
Operator
Tag Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA125
THE PLT WAS MAKING AN APCH TO RWY 08 WHICH IS 2185 FT LONG AND 50 FT WIDE. THE LAST 1/3 OF THE RWY SLOPES DOWN NOTICEABLY. THE ACFT STRUCK PARKED CARS IN A PARKING LOT LOCATED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY. THERE WERE NO WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT. THE ARPT HAS SUBSEQUENTLY BEEN CLOSED. THE PLT STATED HE COULD NOT RECALL ANY OF THE EVENTS CONCERNING THE APCH OR ACCIDENT.
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THE PLT WAS MAKING AN APCH TO RWY 08 WHICH IS 2185 FT LONG AND 50 FT WIDE. THE LAST 1/3 OF THE RWY SLOPES DOWN NOTICEABLY. THE ACFT STRUCK PARKED CARS IN A PARKING LOT LOCATED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY. THERE WERE NO WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT. THE ARPT HAS SUBSEQUENTLY BEEN CLOSED. THE PLT STATED HE COULD NOT RECALL ANY OF THE EVENTS CONCERNING THE APCH OR ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportRamapo Valley (1nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length2185 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN55352
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTag Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D23 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO