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October 10, 1984 · Cessna 177RG · N52936
Concord, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 10, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Concord, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N52936
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA010
THE PLT STATED THAT HE DID A GO-AROUND WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 19L BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE SPEED. THE PLT RE-ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN AND WAS CLEARED BY THE TOWER TO LND ON RWY 19R. THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS ADVISED BY THE TOWER TO INITIATE THE RIGHT BASE TURN. THE PLT TURNED BASE AND FINAL TO THE WRONG RUNWAY (14L) AND LANDED. THE PLT STATED THAT 'AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE RWY END WAS COMING UP FAST BUT IT WAS TOO LATE FOR A GO-AROUND WITH SAFETY, SO RODE IT OUT INTO THE FENCE.'
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THE PLT STATED THAT HE DID A GO-AROUND WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 19L BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE SPEED. THE PLT RE-ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN AND WAS CLEARED BY THE TOWER TO LND ON RWY 19R. THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS ADVISED BY THE TOWER TO INITIATE THE RIGHT BASE TURN. THE PLT TURNED BASE AND FINAL TO THE WRONG RUNWAY (14L) AND LANDED. THE PLT STATED THAT 'AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE RWY END WAS COMING UP FAST BUT IT WAS TOO LATE FOR A GO-AROUND WITH SAFETY, SO RODE IT OUT INTO THE FENCE.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 PDT
Nearest AirportBuchanan Field (0nm N)
Runway14L
Runway Length4601 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN52936
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind250° @ 6 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:45
Weather SourceWFAC