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May 2, 1982 · Cessna 172N · N54569
Lisabuella, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Lisabuella, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N54569
Operator
Competition Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA82DA062
THE PILOT LANDED ON A FRESHLY MOWED, GRASS RUNWAY. HE REPORTED THAT HE HAD A LEFT CROSSWIND AT 10 GUSTING 15 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN AT ABOUT 1/3 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RUNWAY. ABOUT 450 FT FROM THE DEPARTURE END, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT SLID INTO A TREE AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPORT MANAGER STATED THAT THE PLANE LANDED DOWNWIND AND BOUNCED AND PROPOISED DOWN THE RUNWAY.
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THE PILOT LANDED ON A FRESHLY MOWED, GRASS RUNWAY. HE REPORTED THAT HE HAD A LEFT CROSSWIND AT 10 GUSTING 15 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN AT ABOUT 1/3 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RUNWAY. ABOUT 450 FT FROM THE DEPARTURE END, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT SLID INTO A TREE AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPORT MANAGER STATED THAT THE PLANE LANDED DOWNWIND AND BOUNCED AND PROPOISED DOWN THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 PDT
Nearest AirportWax Orchard (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN54569
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCompetition Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 0 C
Altimeter0