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July 29, 2006 · Cessna 172F · N8707U
American Falls, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
American Falls, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 172F
Tail Number
N8707U
Operator
Larry a Peterson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06CA148
The pilot took off with a tailwind of about five knots, and just after liftoff, the aircraft drifted off to the left of the runway heading. During his attempt to realign the aircraft with the runway heading, the pilot inadvertently allowed the airspeed to become too slow, and the aircraft mushed/stalled into the terrain about 200 yards off the departure end of the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed. Factors include his improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, and the effects of the tailwind upon the aircraft's takeoff performance.
Full Narrative
The pilot took off with a tailwind of about five knots, and just after liftoff, the aircraft drifted off to the left of the runway heading. During his attempt to realign the aircraft with the runway heading, the pilot inadvertently allowed the airspeed to become too slow, and the aircraft mushed/stalled into the terrain about 200 yards off the departure end of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MDT
Nearest AirportAmerican Falls (0nm)
Runway03
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172F
Tail NumberN8707U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLarry a Peterson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 5 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0