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August 3, 1984 · Cessna 172I · N8394L
Morton, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Morton, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172I
Tail Number
N8394L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA84LA190
DURING TAKEOFF AT ALT OF 3 TO 5 FT AGL THE DECISION WAS MADE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. PLT STATED WHEN THROTTLE WAS RETARDED LIFT IMPROVED SO FULL PWR WAS APPLIED. AT 15 FT AGL PLT REALIZED TREES AT END OF RWY COULD NOT BE CLEARED SO PLT ATTEMPTED ANOTHER ABORTED TAKEOFF. ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES 50 FT FROM THE END OF THE RWY WHILE AIRBORNE.
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DURING TAKEOFF AT ALT OF 3 TO 5 FT AGL THE DECISION WAS MADE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. PLT STATED WHEN THROTTLE WAS RETARDED LIFT IMPROVED SO FULL PWR WAS APPLIED. AT 15 FT AGL PLT REALIZED TREES AT END OF RWY COULD NOT BE CLEARED SO PLT ATTEMPTED ANOTHER ABORTED TAKEOFF. ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES 50 FT FROM THE END OF THE RWY WHILE AIRBORNE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 PDT
Nearest AirportStrom Field (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172I
Tail NumberN8394L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:46
Weather SourceWFAC