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June 30, 1984 · Cessna 172N · N3JR
Summerville, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 1984
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Summerville, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N3JR
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA213
A WITNESS OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT AS THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF. THE TAKEOFF ROLL WAS LONGER THAN NORMAL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO BECOME AIRBORNE ABOUT 2000 FT DOWN THE RWY. THE AIRCRAFT NEVER ESTABLISHED A POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB BUT THE NOSE WAS OSCILLATING UP AND DOWN. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE BETWEEN 30 AND 50 FT ABOVE THE GROUND WHEN THE NOSE DROPPED AND IT STARTED TO ROTATE TO THE RIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED ON THE AIRPORT IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE.
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A WITNESS OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT AS THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF. THE TAKEOFF ROLL WAS LONGER THAN NORMAL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO BECOME AIRBORNE ABOUT 2000 FT DOWN THE RWY. THE AIRCRAFT NEVER ESTABLISHED A POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB BUT THE NOSE WAS OSCILLATING UP AND DOWN. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE BETWEEN 30 AND 50 FT ABOVE THE GROUND WHEN THE NOSE DROPPED AND IT STARTED TO ROTATE TO THE RIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED ON THE AIRPORT IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 EDT
Nearest AirportJ.E. Lockliar (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN3JR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2A9 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC