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July 28, 1984 · Cessna 172 · N52938
Santa Fe, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1984
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N52938
Operator
Post Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84LA243
THE ACFT BOUNCED SEVERAL TIMES ON LANDING FOLLOWING AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH FAST APPROACH. THE PLT ADDED POWER TO RECOVER BY ABORTING THE LANDING. THE PLT STATED THE FAILURE TO USE RIGHT RUDDER RESULTED IN THE ACFT VEERING TO THE LEFT AND THE FAILURE TO RETRACT FLAPS PREVENTED THE ACFT FROM CLIMBING HIGHER THAN SEVERAL FT AGL. THE PLT ALSO FAILED TO REMOVE CARBURETOR HEAT. THE ACFT CONTACTED SEVERAL SMALL TREES ALONGSIDE THE RWY FOLLOWED BY THE TERRAIN.
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THE ACFT BOUNCED SEVERAL TIMES ON LANDING FOLLOWING AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH FAST APPROACH. THE PLT ADDED POWER TO RECOVER BY ABORTING THE LANDING. THE PLT STATED THE FAILURE TO USE RIGHT RUDDER RESULTED IN THE ACFT VEERING TO THE LEFT AND THE FAILURE TO RETRACT FLAPS PREVENTED THE ACFT FROM CLIMBING HIGHER THAN SEVERAL FT AGL. THE PLT ALSO FAILED TO REMOVE CARBURETOR HEAT. THE ACFT CONTACTED SEVERAL SMALL TREES ALONGSIDE THE RWY FOLLOWED BY THE TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:06 MDT
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Co (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length6297 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN52938
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPost Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 6 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:52
Weather SourceWFAC