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May 8, 1994 · Boeing B75-N1 · N68135

Sandwich, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sandwich, IL
Aircraft
Boeing B75-N1
Tail Number
N68135
Operator
Edward S Midgley
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA150

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND WAS LANDING ON A GRASS RUNWAY WITH A 70 DEGREE CROSSWIND OF 12 KNOTS GUSTING TO 18 KNOTS. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE RIGHT WING BEGAN TO LIFT AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A GO AROUND. THE LEFT WINGTIP DRAGGED THE GROUND AND THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE AS IT DEPARTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. UNABLE TO CLEAR TREES, THE PILOT INTENTIONALLY REDUCED POWER, LANDED AND IMPACTED THE TREES.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing and attempted go around.

Full Narrative

On May 8, 1994, at 1519 central daylight time, a Boeing B75-N1, N68135, operated by Edward Midgley of Geneva, Illinois, impacted trees during a landing go around at Woodlake Landing Airport, Sandwich, Illinois, and was substantially damaged. The commercial rated pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident and no flight plan was filed. The flight was operated under 14 CFR Part 91 as a local pleasure flight. The pilot reported that while landing on runway 18 (1,800'x200', turf), with winds estimated from 230 degrees magnetic at 12 knots gusting to 18 knots, a sideward drift developed and the right wing began to lift up. The pilot attempted a go around, dragged the left wingtip on the ground, and became airborne. The pilot reported that when he realized he would not clear trees, he reduced power to land. The airplane contacted trees, substantially damaging all 4 wings, the wing center sections, and rupturing fuel lines. No fire occurred and the pilot had to assist the front seat passenger in egressing the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:19 CDT
Nearest AirportWoodlake Landings (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing B75-N1
Tail NumberN68135
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEdward S Midgley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W6706N · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data