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March 7, 1982 · Cessna 172RG · N6247R
Plush, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Plush, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N6247R
Operator
Southern Oregon Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA82DA033
THE PILOT DEPARTED LAKEVIEW, OREGON ON A LOCAL FLIGHT WITH TWO PASSENGERS ON BOARD. AFTER A STOPOVER AT A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP, HE BEGAN A SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF FROM A GRASS/GRAVEL/DIRT RUNWAY THAT WAS 2500 FT IN LENGTH. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4600 FT AND THE WIND WAS CALM. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE PLANE SETTLED BACK TO THE AIRSTRIP IN AN AREA OF SOFTER SURFACE. HE REPORTED THAT THE PLANE THEN LOST AIRSPEED AND WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR A FENCE AT THE END OF THE STRIP. THE AIRCRAFT CAUGHT THE UPPERMOST WIRE AND CRASHED ON DOWNSLOPING TERRAIN BEYOND THE FENCE.
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THE PILOT DEPARTED LAKEVIEW, OREGON ON A LOCAL FLIGHT WITH TWO PASSENGERS ON BOARD. AFTER A STOPOVER AT A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP, HE BEGAN A SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF FROM A GRASS/GRAVEL/DIRT RUNWAY THAT WAS 2500 FT IN LENGTH. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4600 FT AND THE WIND WAS CALM. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE PLANE SETTLED BACK TO THE AIRSTRIP IN AN AREA OF SOFTER SURFACE. HE REPORTED THAT THE PLANE THEN LOST AIRSPEED AND WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR A FENCE AT THE END OF THE STRIP. THE AIRCRAFT CAUGHT THE UPPERMOST WIRE AND CRASHED ON DOWNSLOPING TERRAIN BEYOND THE FENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 PST
Nearest AirportPLUSH (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN6247R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouthern Oregon Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter0