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April 9, 1985 · Cessna 172 · N7073A
Kintnersville, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kintnersville, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N7073A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC85LA102
THE PILOT DECIDED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF WHEN HE REALIZED THAT TOO MUCH RUNWAY WAS BEING USED. DURING THE ROLLOUT, THE PILOT BEGAN TO TURN THE AIRCRAFT TO THE RIGHT. THE WIND LIFTED THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT UNTIL IT NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK.
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THE PILOT DECIDED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF WHEN HE REALIZED THAT TOO MUCH RUNWAY WAS BEING USED. DURING THE ROLLOUT, THE PILOT BEGAN TO TURN THE AIRCRAFT TO THE RIGHT. THE WIND LIFTED THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT UNTIL IT NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EST
Nearest AirportHaycock Bridgade (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width105 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN7073A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:45
Weather SourceWIT