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December 11, 1984 · Cessna R172K · N7392K
Almyra, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 11, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Almyra, AR
Aircraft
Cessna R172K
Tail Number
N7392K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA034
CROSSING OVER A ROAD THE PILOT SAW A FRIEND'S CAR AND ELECTED TO TURN AROUND AND FLY BACK OVER THE ROAD. DURING THE DESCENDING RIGHT TURN, WHILE LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD, THE ACFT FLEW INTO THE GROUND.
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CROSSING OVER A ROAD THE PILOT SAW A FRIEND'S CAR AND ELECTED TO TURN AROUND AND FLY BACK OVER THE ROAD. DURING THE DESCENDING RIGHT TURN, WHILE LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD, THE ACFT FLEW INTO THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R172K
Tail NumberN7392K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-K · Reciprocating · 195
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO