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March 21, 1982 · Cessna 172M · N3644T
Haverhill, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Haverhill, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N3644T
Operator
Dutton Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC82DA025
THE PILOT LANDED ON A WET AND MUDDY STRIP BESIDE A HARD TOPPED RUNWAY. AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 100 FT DOWN THE STRIP, THE WHEELS BEGAN TO SINK. AS THE PLANE ALMOST CAME TOA STOP, THE NOSE WHEEL SANK INTO THE MUD AND THE PLANE SLOWLY NOSED OVER.
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THE PILOT LANDED ON A WET AND MUDDY STRIP BESIDE A HARD TOPPED RUNWAY. AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 100 FT DOWN THE STRIP, THE WHEELS BEGAN TO SINK. AS THE PLANE ALMOST CAME TOA STOP, THE NOSE WHEEL SANK INTO THE MUD AND THE PLANE SLOWLY NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EST
Nearest AirportHaverhill (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width95 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN3644T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDutton Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg