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February 24, 1982 · Cessna 172 · N79325
Hennessey, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hennessey, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N79325
Operator
Richard L Schatz
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW82DA070
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND AS HE WAS FLARING WITH FULL FLAPS ABOUT TWO FEET ABOVE THE STRIP. HE STATED THAT THE RIGHT WING WAS BLOWN DOWN (THE TAIL MOVED TO THE LEFT) AND THE RIGHT WING COLLIDED WITH A FENCE BESIDE THE AIRSTRIP. THE WIND WAS GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND AS HE WAS FLARING WITH FULL FLAPS ABOUT TWO FEET ABOVE THE STRIP. HE STATED THAT THE RIGHT WING WAS BLOWN DOWN (THE TAIL MOVED TO THE LEFT) AND THE RIGHT WING COLLIDED WITH A FENCE BESIDE THE AIRSTRIP. THE WIND WAS GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:25 CST
Nearest AirportHAYMAKER (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN79325
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRichard L Schatz
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind35° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg