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July 9, 1984 · Cessna 337G · N72439
Hickory Ridge, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hickory Ridge, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 337G
Tail Number
N72439
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA208
THE PLT WAS ON A BUSINESS TRIP TO HICKORY RIDGE, AR. HE STATED THAT HE LANDED AT WYNNE, AR, BUT COULD NOT RENT AN AUTO TO PROCEED TO HICKORY RIDGE. THE FBO STATED THAT THERE WAS A 3200 FT CROP DUSTING STRIP AT HICKORY RIDGE, SO THE PLT ELECTED TO FLY THERE. HE MADE A STRAIGHT-IN APCH & LANDED TO THE NORTHEAST. THE STRIP CONSISTED OF 2000 FT OF SOD FOLLOWED BY 1200 FT OF ASPHALT. THE PLT LANDED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE ASPHALT PORTION OF THE RWY, THEN REALIZED THE HARD PORTION WAS ONLY 1200 FT LONG. HE ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND, BUT THE ACFT OVERRAN THE RWY & HIT A DITCH & POWER POLE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP.
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THE PLT WAS ON A BUSINESS TRIP TO HICKORY RIDGE, AR. HE STATED THAT HE LANDED AT WYNNE, AR, BUT COULD NOT RENT AN AUTO TO PROCEED TO HICKORY RIDGE. THE FBO STATED THAT THERE WAS A 3200 FT CROP DUSTING STRIP AT HICKORY RIDGE, SO THE PLT ELECTED TO FLY THERE. HE MADE A STRAIGHT-IN APCH & LANDED TO THE NORTHEAST. THE STRIP CONSISTED OF 2000 FT OF SOD FOLLOWED BY 1200 FT OF ASPHALT. THE PLT LANDED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE ASPHALT PORTION OF THE RWY, THEN REALIZED THE HARD PORTION WAS ONLY 1200 FT LONG. HE ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND, BUT THE ACFT OVERRAN THE RWY & HIT A DITCH & POWER POLE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportKieth (Private) (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length3200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 337G
Tail NumberN72439
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-G · Reciprocating · 210
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO