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July 4, 2012 · Cessna 172K · N84279
Greers Ferry, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Greers Ferry, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N84279
Operator
Clyde B Malone
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA422
The airplane reached an altitude of about 80 feet above the ground during takeoff when it started to sink. The airplane descended, and the left wing contacted 20-foot trees, spinning the airplane around. The airplane then descended to the ground, coming to rest alongside a building. The left wing was substantially damaged. The field elevation at the departure airport was 630 feet and density altitude was calculated to be 3,790 feet. The pilot stated that taking off with a cooler temperature and less weight in the airplane could have prevented the accident. The pilot did not recognize and compensate for the high density altitude that existed at the time of takeoff.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Temp/humidity/pressure-High density altitude-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The airplane reached an altitude of approximately 80 feet above the ground on takeoff when it encountered an “air pocket.” The airplane descended and the left wing contacted 20 foot tall trees. The airplane descended to the ground coming to rest alongside a building. The left wing was substantially damaged. The density altitude was calculated to be 3,790 feet. The pilot recommended that taking off with a cooler temperature and less weight in the airplane could have prevented the accident. The pilot did not recognize and compensate for the high density altitude condition that existed at the time of takeoff.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSky Point Estates (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN84279
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClyde B Malone
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 61 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time20:55