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August 2, 1983 · Cessna 172L · N9862G
Atlantic City, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Atlantic City, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172L
Tail Number
N9862G
Operator
Mike F Mooney
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83FHD04
THE PLT MADE 2 ATTEMPTS TO TAKEOFF. ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT, THE ACFT LIFTED OFF TO ABOUT 30 FT. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENG LOST RPM (FROM 2450 TO 1700 RPM), SO HE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. THE ACFT PORPOISED ABOUT 3 TIMES & CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE RWY & CAME TO REST IN A BAY. A WITNESS SAID THE ENG WAS CUTTING OUT DURING BOTH ATTEMPTS TO TAKEOFF.
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THE PLT MADE 2 ATTEMPTS TO TAKEOFF. ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT, THE ACFT LIFTED OFF TO ABOUT 30 FT. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENG LOST RPM (FROM 2450 TO 1700 RPM), SO HE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. THE ACFT PORPOISED ABOUT 3 TIMES & CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE RWY & CAME TO REST IN A BAY. A WITNESS SAID THE ENG WAS CUTTING OUT DURING BOTH ATTEMPTS TO TAKEOFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EDT
Nearest AirportBader Field (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length3000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172L
Tail NumberN9862G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMike F Mooney
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:30