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May 5, 1985 · Cessna 172N · N4680G
Vincentown, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vincentown, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N4680G
Operator
Lewis Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC85LA117
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREE TOPS DURING A LNDG IN GUSTY WINDS. THE PLT SAID A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE RT WING DURING THE FLARE. AS THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT THE PLT SAID HE CONSIDERED A GO-AROUND BUT THERE WAS NOT ROOM ENOUGH TO CLEAR THE TREES. THE LEFT WING HIT THE TREES AND THE ACFT FELL INTO THE TREES.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREE TOPS DURING A LNDG IN GUSTY WINDS. THE PLT SAID A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE RT WING DURING THE FLARE. AS THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT THE PLT SAID HE CONSIDERED A GO-AROUND BUT THERE WAS NOT ROOM ENOUGH TO CLEAR THE TREES. THE LEFT WING HIT THE TREES AND THE ACFT FELL INTO THE TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 EDT
Nearest AirportREDLION (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN4680G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLewis Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time11:40
Weather SourceWIT