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May 21, 1984 · Cessna 172N · N734TH
Hayward, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hayward, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N734TH
Operator
Siegel Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA312
THE ACFT LANDED HARD AND PORPOISED DOWN THE RWY. THE PLT MADE A GO-AROUND AND REPORTED TO THE TOWER THAT HE HAD CONTROL PROBLEMS. HE PERFORMED A TOWER FLY-BY AND NO DAMAGE WAS APPARENT TO THE CONTROLLERS. THE PLT WAS CLEARED FOR LANDING ANDDID SO WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION,THE FIRE WALL WAS FOUND TO BE BUCKLED,THE NOSE WHEEL STRUT CANTED THE FUSELAGE WAS WRINKLED AND THE FLOOR WAS CAVED IN SO THAT THE VERTICAL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT WAS PULLED DOWN ON THE PUSH-PULL ROD FOR THE AILERON AND ELEVATOR.
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THE ACFT LANDED HARD AND PORPOISED DOWN THE RWY. THE PLT MADE A GO-AROUND AND REPORTED TO THE TOWER THAT HE HAD CONTROL PROBLEMS. HE PERFORMED A TOWER FLY-BY AND NO DAMAGE WAS APPARENT TO THE CONTROLLERS. THE PLT WAS CLEARED FOR LANDING ANDDID SO WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION,THE FIRE WALL WAS FOUND TO BE BUCKLED,THE NOSE WHEEL STRUT CANTED THE FUSELAGE WAS WRINKLED AND THE FLOOR WAS CAVED IN SO THAT THE VERTICAL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT WAS PULLED DOWN ON THE PUSH-PULL ROD FOR THE AILERON AND ELEVATOR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PDT
Nearest AirportHayward Air Terminal (0nm N)
Runway28R
Runway Length3536 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN734TH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSiegel Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 HZAD · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:48
Weather SourceWFAC