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August 15, 1985 · Cessna 172P · N65748
Glendale, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Glendale, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N65748
Operator
Sunburst Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA357
THE ACFT RAN OFF THE RWY AND INTO A DITCH AFTER A LANDING AT GLENDALE, AZ. THE RWY IS 2400 FT LONG AND 50 FT WIDE. THE PLT STATED HE LANDED ABOUT 40% DOWN THE RWY, BOUNCED THREE TIMES, STEERED OFF THE RWY AND HIT A SHALLOW DITCH. THE PLT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE ACFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ACFT RAN OFF THE RWY AND INTO A DITCH AFTER A LANDING AT GLENDALE, AZ. THE RWY IS 2400 FT LONG AND 50 FT WIDE. THE PLT STATED HE LANDED ABOUT 40% DOWN THE RWY, BOUNCED THREE TIMES, STEERED OFF THE RWY AND HIT A SHALLOW DITCH. THE PLT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE ACFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:55 MST
Nearest AirportGlendale Municipal (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN65748
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSunburst Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:46
Weather SourceWFAC