Casualties unknown

1984-07-09: Cessna 337G (N72439) — Hickory Ridge, AR

Hickory Ridge, AR, US

On July 9, 1984, a Cessna 337G (registration N72439) was involved in an aviation accident near Hickory Ridge, AR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot on a business trip landed on a 1200 ft asphalt portion of a crop dusting strip in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, then attempted a go-around, but the aircraft overran the runway and struck a ditch and power pole.

Incident Overview

A pilot on a business trip to Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, experienced a runway overrun after attempting a go-around at a local crop dusting strip. The pilot had initially landed at Wynne, Arkansas, but was unable to rent a car to continue to Hickory Ridge. According to the fixed-base operator (FBO), there was a 3,200-foot crop dusting strip at Hickory Ridge, prompting the pilot to fly there.

Landing and Go-Around Attempt

The pilot executed a straight-in approach and landed to the northeast. The strip consisted of 2,000 feet of sod followed by 1,200 feet of asphalt. The pilot touched down at the beginning of the asphalt portion and realized that the hard surface was only 1,200 feet long. He then attempted to go around, but the aircraft overran the runway.

Damage and Stopping

After overrunning the runway, the aircraft struck a ditch and a power pole before coming to a stop. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or occupant injuries were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X40431. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.