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August 22, 1985 · Cessna 172 M · N13480
Lumberton, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 1985
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Location
Lumberton, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M
Tail Number
N13480
Operator
Michael Salbo
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC85FHD03
THE PLT LANDED HARD AFTER A LONG AND FAST APPROACH TO A NIGHT LANDING AT A STRANGE AND HIS TOTAL NIGHT EXPERIENCE WAS ABOUT 5 HOURS OF DUAL. WHEN THE ACFT BOUNCED DURING THE LANDING THE PLT DECIDED TO TRY A GO-AROUND. DURING THE ATTEMPT THE ACFT STALLED NOSE HIGH AND PULLED RIGHT TO CRASH TO THE RT OF THE RWY. THE PLT HAD BECOME LOST DURING THIS FLT WHICH HAD DELAYED HIS ARRIVAL UNTIL AFTER DARK.
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THE PLT LANDED HARD AFTER A LONG AND FAST APPROACH TO A NIGHT LANDING AT A STRANGE AND HIS TOTAL NIGHT EXPERIENCE WAS ABOUT 5 HOURS OF DUAL. WHEN THE ACFT BOUNCED DURING THE LANDING THE PLT DECIDED TO TRY A GO-AROUND. DURING THE ATTEMPT THE ACFT STALLED NOSE HIGH AND PULLED RIGHT TO CRASH TO THE RT OF THE RWY. THE PLT HAD BECOME LOST DURING THIS FLT WHICH HAD DELAYED HIS ARRIVAL UNTIL AFTER DARK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:04 EDT
Nearest AirportFLYINGW (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN13480
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael Salbo
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · L-36351-27A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO