On September 22, 1985, a Cessna 172R (registration N758UA) operated by Falcon Air Incorporated was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Rosa, NM. 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 student pilot on his first cross-country flight crashed after entering a steep left bank while flying slow and low on the north side of Runway 26. The aircraft caught fire post-impact.
Accident Details
A student pilot was on his first cross-country flight. His last solo flight had occurred approximately two months prior to the accident.
Witness Observations
Witnesses observed the aircraft on a right downwind leg for Runway 26. The pilot had been advised that a left traffic pattern was in use. The aircraft was seen flying slowly at a low altitude, on a westerly heading, positioned on the north side of Runway 26.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft then turned north and entered a steep left bank. Subsequently, the aircraft crashed on the north side of the runway. A post-crash fire erupted following the impact.
What happened in the 22 Sept 1985 Cessna 172R accident near Santa Rosa, NM?
A student pilot on his first cross-country flight crashed after entering a steep left bank while flying slow and low on the north side of Runway 26. The aircraft caught fire post-impact.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Sept 1985 involved a Cessna 172R, registration N758UA, operated by Falcon Air Incorporated, at Santa Rosa, NM.
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