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May 13, 1984 · Cessna 172H · N2434L
Many, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 5 uninjured
Location
Many, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 172H
Tail Number
N2434L
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA230
THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT FAILED TO CLIMB DURING TAKEOFF AND WENT PAST THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY FOR 1400 FT BEFORE STOPPING. THERE WAS A WITNESS WHO OBSERVED SIX PERSONS ON BOARD THE 4 PLACE ACFT. THE PLT STATED THAT HIS SON IN THE RT FRONT SEAT DEPLANED BEFORE TAKEOFF. IF HE DID NOT THE ACFT WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER MAX GROSS WEIGHT BY 49 POUNDS. THE PLT DID STATE HE HAD 2 CHILDREN ON THE REAR PASSENGERS LAPS. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACCIDENT REPORT. FAA OBSERVERS ON THE SCENE SAID THEY FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION EVEN THOUGH THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS LOSING POWER.
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THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT FAILED TO CLIMB DURING TAKEOFF AND WENT PAST THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY FOR 1400 FT BEFORE STOPPING. THERE WAS A WITNESS WHO OBSERVED SIX PERSONS ON BOARD THE 4 PLACE ACFT. THE PLT STATED THAT HIS SON IN THE RT FRONT SEAT DEPLANED BEFORE TAKEOFF. IF HE DID NOT THE ACFT WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER MAX GROSS WEIGHT BY 49 POUNDS. THE PLT DID STATE HE HAD 2 CHILDREN ON THE REAR PASSENGERS LAPS. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACCIDENT REPORT. FAA OBSERVERS ON THE SCENE SAID THEY FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION EVEN THOUGH THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS LOSING POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 CDT
Nearest AirportHART (1nm ESE)
Runway12
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172H
Tail NumberN2434L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 5 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total6
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:46
Weather SourceWFAC