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January 30, 1982 · Cessna 172 · N5447E
Bryce Canyon, UT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 30, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bryce Canyon, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N5447E
Operator
Donald Valestin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN82DA026
AFTER ARRIVING FROM A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PILOT LANDED ON AN ICY RUNWAY WITH CALM WIND CONDITIONS. DURING GROUND ROLL, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN SLIDING TO THE LEFT. THE LEFT WHEEL HIT SNOW AND PULLED THE AIRCRAFT FURTHER LEFT. THE PILOT APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER AND RIGHT BRAKE, BUT THE PLANE CONTINUED LEFT INTO A SNOWBANK.
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AFTER ARRIVING FROM A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PILOT LANDED ON AN ICY RUNWAY WITH CALM WIND CONDITIONS. DURING GROUND ROLL, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN SLIDING TO THE LEFT. THE LEFT WHEEL HIT SNOW AND PULLED THE AIRCRAFT FURTHER LEFT. THE PILOT APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER AND RIGHT BRAKE, BUT THE PLANE CONTINUED LEFT INTO A SNOWBANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MST
Nearest AirportBryce Canyon (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length7400 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN5447E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald Valestin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 0 C
Altimeter0