Casualties unknown

Takeoff Incident Involving Stall Warning and Wind Gusts (N84153)

Pendleton, OR, US

On June 7, 1984, a Cessna 172K (registration N84153) was involved in an aviation accident near Pendleton, OR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that during takeoff in gusty winds, the stall warning horn activated and airspeed decreased, leading to a landing in a plowed field with damage to the nose gear and right wing.

Incident Details

A pilot initiated a takeoff on Runway 25 in wind conditions reported as 220 degrees at 35 knots, gusting to 42 knots. Shortly after lift-off, at an altitude of approximately 10 feet above ground level, the stall warning horn activated. The pilot observed that the airspeed had decreased to about 45 miles per hour. The aircraft then drifted to the right and touched down in a plowed field, where the nose gear collapsed and the right wing sustained damage.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were thunderstorms to the southeast at the time of the incident. He indicated that he suspected the aircraft encountered windshear after lift-off, which contributed to the loss of airspeed and subsequent stall warning. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or occupant status were provided.

The description of events is based solely on the pilot's account.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jun 1984 Cessna 172K accident near Pendleton, OR?

A pilot reported that during takeoff in gusty winds, the stall warning horn activated and airspeed decreased, leading to a landing in a plowed field with damage to the nose gear and right wing.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jun 1984 involved a Cessna 172K, registration N84153, at Pendleton, OR.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X40134. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.