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October 13, 1985 · Cessna 172M · N64142
Vacaville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 1985
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Vacaville, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N64142
Operator
Western Aero
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA013
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND DURING AN ATTEMPTED LANDING. THE PLT USED FULL FLAPS IN A X-WIND OF 16-21 KTS. TWO ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO ALIGN THE ACFT WITH THE RWY BEFORE A PULL-UP IN A 45 DEGREE CLIMB BANK TO THE RT RESULTED IN A STALL & CRASH.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND DURING AN ATTEMPTED LANDING. THE PLT USED FULL FLAPS IN A X-WIND OF 16-21 KTS. TWO ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO ALIGN THE ACFT WITH THE RWY BEFORE A PULL-UP IN A 45 DEGREE CLIMB BANK TO THE RT RESULTED IN A STALL & CRASH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PDT
Nearest AirportNUTTREE (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN64142
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestern Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 16 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC