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September 8, 1985 · Cessna 172N · N2920E
Bridgeport, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Bridgeport, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N2920E
Operator
Alliance Aero Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA211
N2920E WAS TAKING OFF ON A 2,800 FT LONG, TURF RWY. THERE WAS A LT CROSSWIND OF 12 KTS AND THE DENSITY ALT WAS 5,000 FT. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED A DIP IN THE RWY AND SWERVED TO THE LT MOMENTARILY. HE SAID HE REGAINED DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BUT THEN DECIDED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BECAUSE HE DIDN'T THINK THERE WAS ENOUGH RWY REMAINING. THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE RWY, THROUGH A FENCE AND THEN COLLIDED WITH A COW.
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N2920E WAS TAKING OFF ON A 2,800 FT LONG, TURF RWY. THERE WAS A LT CROSSWIND OF 12 KTS AND THE DENSITY ALT WAS 5,000 FT. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED A DIP IN THE RWY AND SWERVED TO THE LT MOMENTARILY. HE SAID HE REGAINED DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BUT THEN DECIDED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BECAUSE HE DIDN'T THINK THERE WAS ENOUGH RWY REMAINING. THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE RWY, THROUGH A FENCE AND THEN COLLIDED WITH A COW.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 MDT
Nearest AirportBridgeport Muni (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN2920E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlliance Aero Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 17 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:51
Weather SourceWFAC