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August 23, 1984 · Cessna 172M · N9657Q
Winston-Salem, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N9657Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA267
FOLLOWING A HIGH AND SLOW APCH, THE PLT DECIDED TO DISCONTINUE THE LANDING. POWER WAS ADDED FOR A GO-AROUND, BUT THE POWER RESPONSE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT AND THE PLT ELECTED TO CONTINUE THE LANDING. POWER WAS REDUCED AND THE NOSE LOWERED BUT, THE ACFT STALLED AND IMPACTED THE RWY IN A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE.
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FOLLOWING A HIGH AND SLOW APCH, THE PLT DECIDED TO DISCONTINUE THE LANDING. POWER WAS ADDED FOR A GO-AROUND, BUT THE POWER RESPONSE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT AND THE PLT ELECTED TO CONTINUE THE LANDING. POWER WAS REDUCED AND THE NOSE LOWERED BUT, THE ACFT STALLED AND IMPACTED THE RWY IN A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:55 EDT
Nearest AirportSmith Reynolds (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length3938 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN9657Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 8 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC