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June 22, 1984 · Cessna 50M · N704UL
Middletown, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Middletown, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 50M
Tail Number
N704UL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC84LA217
THE SOLO STUDENT PLT WAS APPROACHING THE RWY TO MAKE A LANDING WHEN THE TWR GAVE HIM GO-AROUND INSTRUCTIONS DUE TO AN SHORTS 3-30 ACFT ON FINAL. DURING THE GO-AROUND THE STUDENT SAID HE ENCOUNTERED WAKE TURBULENCE. THE ACFT CARTWHEELED AND CAME TO REST WITH ITS NOSE BURIED IN THE GROUND.
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THE SOLO STUDENT PLT WAS APPROACHING THE RWY TO MAKE A LANDING WHEN THE TWR GAVE HIM GO-AROUND INSTRUCTIONS DUE TO AN SHORTS 3-30 ACFT ON FINAL. DURING THE GO-AROUND THE STUDENT SAID HE ENCOUNTERED WAKE TURBULENCE. THE ACFT CARTWHEELED AND CAME TO REST WITH ITS NOSE BURIED IN THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHarrisburg (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length9500 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 50M
Tail NumberN704UL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO