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February 16, 1985 · Cessna 172RG · N6312R
Pontiac, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pontiac, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N6312R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA112
THE ACFT SLID INTO A SNOWBANK AT THE END OF A LNDG ROLL ON AN ICY RWY WITH A X-WIND. THE PLT SAID THAT HE DID NOT USE BRAKES BECAUSE OF THE ICY CONDITION OF THE RWY. THE X-WIND WEATHERVANED THE ACFT TO THE LEFT AND INTO THE SNOW ALONGSIDE THE RWY.
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THE ACFT SLID INTO A SNOWBANK AT THE END OF A LNDG ROLL ON AN ICY RWY WITH A X-WIND. THE PLT SAID THAT HE DID NOT USE BRAKES BECAUSE OF THE ICY CONDITION OF THE RWY. THE X-WIND WEATHERVANED THE ACFT TO THE LEFT AND INTO THE SNOW ALONGSIDE THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:26 EST
Nearest AirportPONTIAC (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3250 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN6312R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360FIAG · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 11 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:26
Weather SourceWFAC