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November 1, 1984 · Cessna 172P · N64182
Andes, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Andes, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N64182
Operator
Ct Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC85LA017
ACCORDING TO THE PLT, HE ENCOUNTERED DETERIORATING VISIBILITY DUE TO HAZE & HE ELECTED TO LAND IN AN UNIMPROVED FIELD. THE 1ST APPROACH WAS ABORTED; HOWEVER, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE 2ND APPROACH. AFTER TOUCHING DOWN, THE PLT REALIZED THE FIELD WAS TOO SHORT. HE INITIATED A TAKEOFF, BUT THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLEAR BRUSH AT THE END OF THE FIELD & SUBSEQUENTLY COLLIDED WITH THE BRUSH AND TREES.
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ACCORDING TO THE PLT, HE ENCOUNTERED DETERIORATING VISIBILITY DUE TO HAZE & HE ELECTED TO LAND IN AN UNIMPROVED FIELD. THE 1ST APPROACH WAS ABORTED; HOWEVER, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE 2ND APPROACH. AFTER TOUCHING DOWN, THE PLT REALIZED THE FIELD WAS TOO SHORT. HE INITIATED A TAKEOFF, BUT THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLEAR BRUSH AT THE END OF THE FIELD & SUBSEQUENTLY COLLIDED WITH THE BRUSH AND TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:14 EST
Nearest AirportDELANEY (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN64182
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCt Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 39 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC