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| Date: | Saturday 7 January 1984 |
| Time: | 11:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172RG |
| Owner/operator: | Elmendorf Aero Club |
| Registration: | N4856V |
| MSN: | 172RG0401 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1105 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-350-F1A6 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Big Lake, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Elmendorf, AK (EDF) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE DUAL STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR WERE PRACTICING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. DURING THE TURN ONTO FINAL APPROACH THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR AND LEFT WING STRUCK A SNOWBANK. FLYING CLUB PROCEDURES STATE THAT NO EMERGENCY PRACTICE PROCEDURE WILL BE CONDUCTED BELOW 500 FT AGL.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC84LA029
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 14:29 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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