On September 1, 1986, a Cessna 172 (registration N63302) was involved in an aviation accident near Aztec, 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 aborted the first landing on Runway 04; during the second attempt, the aircraft ran off the left side, struck a dirt bank, and nosed over. The windsock was torn and runway lights were below standard at Aztec Airport.
Incident Details
The student pilot was on a local flight and was returning to the airport. The first landing attempt on Runway 04 was aborted. The pilot performed a go-around and set up for a second landing. During the second attempt, the aircraft exited the left side of the runway. The aircraft then struck a dirt bank and nosed over. The wind at the time was reported as west at 20 knots with gusts to 30 knots. The windsock at Aztec Airport was torn, and the runway lights were below standard. These conditions were noted in the report. The accident involved a student pilot. The aircraft was landing on Runway 04 at Aztec Airport. Two landing attempts were made, the first aborted and the second resulting in the runway excursion.
What happened in the 1 Sept 1986 Cessna 172 accident near Aztec, NM?
A student pilot aborted the first landing on Runway 04; during the second attempt, the aircraft ran off the left side, struck a dirt bank, and nosed over. The windsock was torn and runway lights were below standard at Aztec Airport.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Sept 1986 involved a Cessna 172, registration N63302, at Aztec, NM.
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