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December 29, 1985 · Cessna 172P · N96321
Broomfield, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Broomfield, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N96321
Operator
Denver Air Center
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN86LA057
THE ACFT DRIFTED OFF THE RUNWAY DURING THE FLARE/TOUCHDOWN PHASE OF LDG DUE TO PLT FAILURE TO CORRECT FOR A 20 KT XWIND CONDITION. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A GO-AROUND AT A LOW A/S AND WITH LDG FLAPS (25 DEGREES) EXTENDED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH A WATER TWR, FOLLOWED BY GRND IMPACT AND NOSE OVER.
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THE ACFT DRIFTED OFF THE RUNWAY DURING THE FLARE/TOUCHDOWN PHASE OF LDG DUE TO PLT FAILURE TO CORRECT FOR A 20 KT XWIND CONDITION. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A GO-AROUND AT A LOW A/S AND WITH LDG FLAPS (25 DEGREES) EXTENDED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH A WATER TWR, FOLLOWED BY GRND IMPACT AND NOSE OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:38 MST
Nearest AirportJEFFCO (0nm N)
Runway29R
Runway Length7500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN96321
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDenver Air Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0320D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 20 kt
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:47
Weather SourceWFAC