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March 31, 1985 · Cessna 172N · N738UZ
Anza, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 1985
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Location
Anza, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N738UZ
Operator
Modern Aero of California
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85FA188
AFTER MAKING TWO PREVIOUS TAKEOFFS AND ONE LANDING IN AN OVERLOADED AIRPLANE THE PILOT LANDED ABOUT 1000 FEET DOWN A 3200 FOOT RUNWAY. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO DECELERATE QUICKLY ENOUGH AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND TOWARD RISING TERRAIN. THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO OUT CLIMB THE TERRAIN AND THE PILOT INITIATED AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED A FENCE, DIRT BANK AND NOSED OVER ON ITS BACK. DENSITY ALTITUDE AT THE ACCIDENT SITE AT THE TIME WAS 3400 FT MSL.
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AFTER MAKING TWO PREVIOUS TAKEOFFS AND ONE LANDING IN AN OVERLOADED AIRPLANE THE PILOT LANDED ABOUT 1000 FEET DOWN A 3200 FOOT RUNWAY. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO DECELERATE QUICKLY ENOUGH AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND TOWARD RISING TERRAIN. THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO OUT CLIMB THE TERRAIN AND THE PILOT INITIATED AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED A FENCE, DIRT BANK AND NOSED OVER ON ITS BACK. DENSITY ALTITUDE AT THE ACCIDENT SITE AT THE TIME WAS 3400 FT MSL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:25 PST
Nearest AirportLake Riverside (12nm WNW)
Runway28
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN738UZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorModern Aero of California
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 1 kt
Visibility65 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC