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August 13, 1984 · Cessna 172L · N2898Q
Chesterfield, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chesterfield, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 172L
Tail Number
N2898Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA249
DURING ARRIVAL THE PLT WAS INSTRUCTED TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TRAFFIC PATTERN. SHE WAS CLEARED TO LAND BEHIND ANOTHER ACFT ON A TOUCH & GO FROM A LEFT PATTERN. THE OTHER ACFT WAS STILL ON THE RWY WHEN SHE STARTED FLARING TO LAND. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ACFT BOUNCED BADLY DURING THE LANDING & AFTER IT SETTLED BACK TO THE RWY, SHE HAD POOR STEERING, SO SHE WENT OFF THE RWY & SHUT DOWN THE ENG. THE NOSE SECTION, FIREWALL, LANDING GEAR & PROP WERE DAMAGED DURING THE OCCURRENCE.
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DURING ARRIVAL THE PLT WAS INSTRUCTED TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TRAFFIC PATTERN. SHE WAS CLEARED TO LAND BEHIND ANOTHER ACFT ON A TOUCH & GO FROM A LEFT PATTERN. THE OTHER ACFT WAS STILL ON THE RWY WHEN SHE STARTED FLARING TO LAND. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ACFT BOUNCED BADLY DURING THE LANDING & AFTER IT SETTLED BACK TO THE RWY, SHE HAD POOR STEERING, SO SHE WENT OFF THE RWY & SHUT DOWN THE ENG. THE NOSE SECTION, FIREWALL, LANDING GEAR & PROP WERE DAMAGED DURING THE OCCURRENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:40 CDT
Nearest AirportSpirit Of St Louis (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172L
Tail NumberN2898Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135° @ 11 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO