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September 15, 1985 · Cessna 172M · N61624
Emporia, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Emporia, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N61624
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA216
TWO PLTS WERE ON BOARD. THE LT SEAT PLT WAS MAKING THE LANDING WHEN A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE ACFT TO BECOME MISALIGNED WITH THE RWY. THE RT SEAT PLT TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT AND ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND. THE RT SEAT PLT SAID HE AIMED FOR A CLEAR SPOT BTW TREES TO CLIMB THROUGH BUT THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HIT A TREE AND THE ACFT CRASHED.
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TWO PLTS WERE ON BOARD. THE LT SEAT PLT WAS MAKING THE LANDING WHEN A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE ACFT TO BECOME MISALIGNED WITH THE RWY. THE RT SEAT PLT TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT AND ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND. THE RT SEAT PLT SAID HE AIMED FOR A CLEAR SPOT BTW TREES TO CLIMB THROUGH BUT THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HIT A TREE AND THE ACFT CRASHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportEmporia Muni (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length4950 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN61624
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:37
Weather SourceWFAC