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November 26, 1986 · Cessna 172D · N2349U
Kennewick, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 26, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Kennewick, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172D
Tail Number
N2349U
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA87LA032
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS SEATED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT WITH THE STUDENT PILOT IN THE LEFT FRONT SEAT. THE PVT PILOT ALLOWED THE STUDENT PILOT TO TAKEOFF. THE STUDENT OVER ROTATED AND THE STALL WARNING WAS SOUNDING. THE PVT PILOT TOOK COMMAND OF THE AIRCRAFT BUT AT 60 FEET AGL WAS TOO LOW TO RECOVER. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO FLARE THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO STRIKING THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT MUSHED INTO THE GROUND NOSE FIRST WITH THE RIGHT WING LOW.
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THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS SEATED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT WITH THE STUDENT PILOT IN THE LEFT FRONT SEAT. THE PVT PILOT ALLOWED THE STUDENT PILOT TO TAKEOFF. THE STUDENT OVER ROTATED AND THE STALL WARNING WAS SOUNDING. THE PVT PILOT TOOK COMMAND OF THE AIRCRAFT BUT AT 60 FEET AGL WAS TOO LOW TO RECOVER. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO FLARE THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO STRIKING THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT MUSHED INTO THE GROUND NOSE FIRST WITH THE RIGHT WING LOW.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:30 PST
Nearest AirportVista Field (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172D
Tail NumberN2349U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind230° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC