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October 15, 1982 · Cessna 172N · N5325D
Toston, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Toston, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N5325D
Operator
Gerald P Kitto
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN83LA009
THE PILOT ELECTED TO PRACTICE SOME LANDINGS ON A GRAVEL ROAD. HE STATED THAT DURING THE FIRST APPROACH, HE WAS HIGH AND ELECTED TO GO AROUND. ON THE SECOND APPROACH, A LANDING WAS MADE. HOWEVER, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRSPEED WAS FAST AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO PORPOISE. WHEN IT BECAME OBVIOUS THAT THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT ROOM TO COMPLETE THE LANDING, A GO-AROUND WAS INITIATED. AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT STABILIZER STRUCK A FENCE POST. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED, THE NOSEWHEEL STRUCK AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM, AND THE PLANE NOSED OVER. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS ABOUT 4700 FT.
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THE PILOT ELECTED TO PRACTICE SOME LANDINGS ON A GRAVEL ROAD. HE STATED THAT DURING THE FIRST APPROACH, HE WAS HIGH AND ELECTED TO GO AROUND. ON THE SECOND APPROACH, A LANDING WAS MADE. HOWEVER, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRSPEED WAS FAST AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO PORPOISE. WHEN IT BECAME OBVIOUS THAT THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT ROOM TO COMPLETE THE LANDING, A GO-AROUND WAS INITIATED. AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT STABILIZER STRUCK A FENCE POST. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED, THE NOSEWHEEL STRUCK AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM, AND THE PLANE NOSED OVER. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS ABOUT 4700 FT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN5325D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGerald P Kitto
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg