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June 6, 1984 · Cessna 172P · N65491
Haverhill, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Haverhill, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N65491
Operator
Four Star Aviation
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC84FA201
WITNESSES OBSERVED THE ACFT ON A HIGH FINAL APCH TO RWY 05 WHEN A GO-AROUND WAS INITIATED OVER THE RWY AT APRX 50 FT AGL WITH THE FLAPS FULLY EXTENDED. THE ACFT CLIMBED TO APRX 100 FT AGL & THEN SUDDENLY ENTERED A STALL, DESCENDED TO THE GROUND & CRASHED. THE FLAP ACTUATOR WAS FOUND IN THE 'UP' POSITION.
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WITNESSES OBSERVED THE ACFT ON A HIGH FINAL APCH TO RWY 05 WHEN A GO-AROUND WAS INITIATED OVER THE RWY AT APRX 50 FT AGL WITH THE FLAPS FULLY EXTENDED. THE ACFT CLIMBED TO APRX 100 FT AGL & THEN SUDDENLY ENTERED A STALL, DESCENDED TO THE GROUND & CRASHED. THE FLAP ACTUATOR WAS FOUND IN THE 'UP' POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:04 EDT
Nearest AirportLawrence Municipal (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length4997 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN65491
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFour Star Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:45
Weather SourceWFAC