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July 23, 1986 · Cessna 172 M · N9263H
Olcott, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Olcott, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M
Tail Number
N9263H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA194
THE PILOT FLYING A CESSNA 172M WITH THREE PASSENGERS ON BOARD MADE A LANDING ON A 2500 FT GRASS RUNWAY. THIS WAS HIS FIRST LANDING ON A GRASS RUNWAY. HE TOUCHED DOWN FAST AND BECAME AIRBORNE, RECOVERED, AND BECAME AIRBORNE AGAIN. HIS AIRSPEED WAS TOO SLOW TO RECOVER AND THE LEFT WING DROPPED. THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED ON THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR AND DEPARTED THE RUNWAY ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A TREE WITH THE LEFT WING RECEIVING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT AND THREE PASSENGERS EXITED THE AIRCRAFT UNINJURED.
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THE PILOT FLYING A CESSNA 172M WITH THREE PASSENGERS ON BOARD MADE A LANDING ON A 2500 FT GRASS RUNWAY. THIS WAS HIS FIRST LANDING ON A GRASS RUNWAY. HE TOUCHED DOWN FAST AND BECAME AIRBORNE, RECOVERED, AND BECAME AIRBORNE AGAIN. HIS AIRSPEED WAS TOO SLOW TO RECOVER AND THE LEFT WING DROPPED. THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED ON THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR AND DEPARTED THE RUNWAY ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A TREE WITH THE LEFT WING RECEIVING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT AND THREE PASSENGERS EXITED THE AIRCRAFT UNINJURED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPALMER (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length2500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN9263H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0