On April 14, 1984, a Cessna 172N (registration N734JW) was involved in an aviation accident near Harrisburg, OR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported that after sunset, haze reduced forward visibility during a soft field landing on a private runway, causing the aircraft to nose over on soft terrain short of the runway.
Incident Description
A pilot reported that after sunset, haze formed near the ground. The pilot used visual references to align the aircraft with the private runway at dusk. During the approach, the pilot saw what was thought to be a hedge on the edge of the airport and then executed a soft field landing. After landing, the pilot saw the hedge ahead and pulled back on the controls while applying brakes. The aircraft subsequently nosed over on soft terrain, coming to rest short of the runway.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that the diffusion of the aircraft's landing lights by the haze reduced forward visibility. No other factors were mentioned.
What happened in the 14 Apr 1984 Cessna 172N accident near Harrisburg, OR?
A pilot reported that after sunset, haze reduced forward visibility during a soft field landing on a private runway, causing the aircraft to nose over on soft terrain short of the runway.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Apr 1984 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N734JW, at Harrisburg, OR.
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