On April 11, 1987, a Cessna 172N (registration N5535E) operated by Nittany Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Ferguson Twnshp, PA. 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 who had not completed his checkout in a Cessna 172 made a long landing and lifted off with 750 ft of runway remaining. The aircraft entered a nose-high attitude, drifted right, then rolled sharply left and impacted a residential area.
Incident Description
The pilot of the aircraft, who had not completed his checkout in a Cessna 172, was observed to make a long landing. After touchdown, the pilot lifted off with approximately 750 feet of runway remaining. The aircraft then entered a nose-high pitch attitude and drifted into a right turn. The airport has left traffic for the runway being used. The aircraft continued its right turn in a nose-high attitude and then was observed to roll very sharply to the left. Subsequently, the aircraft impacted in a residential area.
Meteorological Conditions
Winds were reported from 180 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 13 knots.
What happened in the 11 Apr 1987 Cessna 172N accident near Ferguson Twnshp, PA?
A pilot who had not completed his checkout in a Cessna 172 made a long landing and lifted off with 750 ft of runway remaining. The aircraft entered a nose-high attitude, drifted right, then rolled sharply left and impacted a residential area.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Apr 1987 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N5535E, operated by Nittany Aero Club, at Ferguson Twnshp, PA.
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