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October 19, 1982 · Cessna 172 · N12927
St. Augustine, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
St. Augustine, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N12927
Operator
Harry E Francisco
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA83LA016
UPON LANDING, THE PILOT NOTICED HE WAS TOO HIGH AND EXECUTED A GO-AROUND. ON THE NEXT LANDING THE AIRCRAFT VEERED LEFT ON THE LANDING ROLL SO THE PILOT AGAIN ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND. ON LIFTOFF THE NOSEWHEEL HIT THE AIRPORT PERIMETER FENCE AND THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST ON THE GROUND.
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UPON LANDING, THE PILOT NOTICED HE WAS TOO HIGH AND EXECUTED A GO-AROUND. ON THE NEXT LANDING THE AIRCRAFT VEERED LEFT ON THE LANDING ROLL SO THE PILOT AGAIN ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND. ON LIFTOFF THE NOSEWHEEL HIT THE AIRPORT PERIMETER FENCE AND THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST ON THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSt. Augustine (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length2530 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN12927
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarry E Francisco
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter0