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August 24, 1984 · Cessna 172P · N55384
Biloxi, MS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Biloxi, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N55384
Operator
Pensacola Navy Flying Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL84LA271
PRIOR TO DEPARTURE THE PILOT DETERMINED THAT HIS DESTINATION, A GRASS RUNWAY, WAS DRY. HIS FIRST APPROACH TO THIS FIELD RESULTED IN A GO-AROUND BECAUSE HE WOULD HAVE LANDED LONG. THE SECOND APPROACH RESULTED IN A LANDING, BUT BECAUSE HIS WHEELS BEGAN TO SLIDE ON THE GRASS WHICH NOW WAS WET, AN ABORTED LANDING WAS PERFORMED. HE CLIMBED TO ABOUT 20 FT AGL BEFORE REACHING A TREE LINE. A COLLISION WITH THE TREES OCCURRED AND THE ACFT STALLED AND SETTLED TO THE GROUND.
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PRIOR TO DEPARTURE THE PILOT DETERMINED THAT HIS DESTINATION, A GRASS RUNWAY, WAS DRY. HIS FIRST APPROACH TO THIS FIELD RESULTED IN A GO-AROUND BECAUSE HE WOULD HAVE LANDED LONG. THE SECOND APPROACH RESULTED IN A LANDING, BUT BECAUSE HIS WHEELS BEGAN TO SLIDE ON THE GRASS WHICH NOW WAS WET, AN ABORTED LANDING WAS PERFORMED. HE CLIMBED TO ABOUT 20 FT AGL BEFORE REACHING A TREE LINE. A COLLISION WITH THE TREES OCCURRED AND THE ACFT STALLED AND SETTLED TO THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 CDT
Nearest AirportKennedy Marine (1nm S)
Runway24
Runway Length1950 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN55384
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorPensacola Navy Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC