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July 20, 1985 · Cessna 172N · N4941G
Frostproof, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Frostproof, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N4941G
Operator
Skytel Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA216
THE INSTRUCTOR PLT (CFI) REPORTED THAT WHILE CRUISING AT 2000 FT, THE ACFT ENG BEGAN LOSING POWER. HE ELECTED TO LAND ON A NARROW HIGHWAY THAT WAS BORDERED BY TREES. HE STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING, THE WIND BLEW THE ACFT OFF THE ASPHALT SURFACE, THE NOSE WHEEL ENCOUNTERED SANDY TERRAIN & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. DURING THE INVESTIGATION, THE ENG WAS REMOVED & PLACED ON AN ENG STAND FOR AN OPERATIONAL CHECK. THE ENG STARTED & RAN TO FULL POWER WITH NO INDICATION OF A FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. THE CFI REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS FROM 180 DEG AT 15 KTS. APRX 15 MI NORTHWEST AT BARTOW, FL, THE 1350 WIND WAS FROM 140 DEG AT 4 KTS.
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THE INSTRUCTOR PLT (CFI) REPORTED THAT WHILE CRUISING AT 2000 FT, THE ACFT ENG BEGAN LOSING POWER. HE ELECTED TO LAND ON A NARROW HIGHWAY THAT WAS BORDERED BY TREES. HE STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING, THE WIND BLEW THE ACFT OFF THE ASPHALT SURFACE, THE NOSE WHEEL ENCOUNTERED SANDY TERRAIN & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. DURING THE INVESTIGATION, THE ENG WAS REMOVED & PLACED ON AN ENG STAND FOR AN OPERATIONAL CHECK. THE ENG STARTED & RAN TO FULL POWER WITH NO INDICATION OF A FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. THE CFI REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS FROM 180 DEG AT 15 KTS. APRX 15 MI NORTHWEST AT BARTOW, FL, THE 1350 WIND WAS FROM 140 DEG AT 4 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN4941G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkytel Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:46
Weather SourceWFAC