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March 21, 1985 · Cessna 172L · N2839Q
Brighton, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Brighton, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172L
Tail Number
N2839Q
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA146
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND WITH A 90 DEGREE CROSSWIND, VELOCITY 16 KMPH, GUSTING TO 28 KMPH, THE ACFT APPARENTLY STALLED JUST AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE. IT IMPACTED THE GROUND ABOUT 300 FEET WEST OF THE RWY. WITNESSES STATED THAT THE ACFT APPEARED TO TAKE OFF WITH FULL FLAPS EXTENDED. THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT LIST A CROSSWIND VELOCITY BUT DOES STATE THAT 15 KMPH AT 90 DEGREES IS ACCEPTABLE WITH NORMAL PILOTING TECHNIQUES.
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WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND WITH A 90 DEGREE CROSSWIND, VELOCITY 16 KMPH, GUSTING TO 28 KMPH, THE ACFT APPARENTLY STALLED JUST AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE. IT IMPACTED THE GROUND ABOUT 300 FEET WEST OF THE RWY. WITNESSES STATED THAT THE ACFT APPEARED TO TAKE OFF WITH FULL FLAPS EXTENDED. THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT LIST A CROSSWIND VELOCITY BUT DOES STATE THAT 15 KMPH AT 90 DEGREES IS ACCEPTABLE WITH NORMAL PILOTING TECHNIQUES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:05 EST
Nearest AirportBRIGHTON (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width24 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172L
Tail NumberN2839Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E20 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 16 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 14 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC