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July 26, 1994 · Cessna 182 · N2564R

Greenwood, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Greenwood, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N2564R
Operator
Wygrzyn Richard S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA247

THE PRIVATE PILOT AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR REPORTED THE FLIGHT WAS INTENDED TO BE A DUAL INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT. THEY STATED EVERYTHING SEEMED NORMAL UNTIL THE AIRPLANE WAS ABOUT 1/3 DOWN THE RUNWAY ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL, AND THEY NOTICED THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR WAS INDICATING ZERO. THEY STATED THEY REDUCED THE THROTTLE AND APPLIED BRAKES. THE AIRPLANE RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE 3,200 FOOT RUNWAY, CONTINUED UP AN EMBANKMENT AND CAME TO REST IN A CORN FIELD. POSTACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED A MUD DAUBER NEST BLOCKED THE PITOT TUBE. A WITNESS REPORTED THE PILOTS APPLIED BRAKES, WITH FULL POWER APPLIED FOR ABOUT 1,000 FEET. HE STATED HE HEARD THEM THROTTLE BACK WHEN THE AIRPLANE WAS NEAR THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE WITNESS ESTIMATED THE AIRPLANE'S SPEED AT 40 MPH WHEN IT LEFT THE RUNWAY.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and improper aborted takeoff. Related factors are the blocked pitot/static system, and the CFI's inadequate supervision during the preflight and takeoff.

Full Narrative

On July 26, 1994, at 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna 182, N2564R, piloted by the private pilot/registered owner, sustained substantial damage when it ran off the end of Runway 27 during an aborted takeoff at Galt Airport, in Greenwood, Illinois. The private pilot, the certificated flight instructor (CFI) and the one passenger aboard reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, no flight plan was filed. The flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Greenwood, Illinois about 1759, with an intended destination of Rockford, Illinois. Both pilots reported the flight was intended as a dual instrument instructional flight. They planned to depart the uncontrolled airport VFR, and practice instrument approaches at the Greater Rockford Airport in Rockford, Illinois. Both pilots stated the airplane preflight inspection and engine run up proceeded normally. The CFI reported nothing unusual was observed until the airplane was about 1/3 down the runway, and "...had not yet begun to lift off....at this point where the plane is usually breaking ground. The airspeed indicator was indicating zero." The private pilot stated he reduced the throttle and began braking to abort the takeoff. The CFI reported she assisted in brake application and keeping the airplane under control. The airplane ran off the departure end of the 3,200 foot runway, continued up a small hill and came to rest in a corn field. Postaccident examination revealed a mud dauber nest blocking the pitot tube. There was no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction. Postaccident investigation revealed a pair of heavy black skid marks, approximately 600 feet long, down the runway. The skid marks continued into the grass, up the hill, then disappeared briefly, to reappear in the corn field where the airplane came to rest. The airport manager witnessed the airplane as it ran off the runway, and he estimated its speed to be 40 mph. He stated both pilots were "standing on the brakes, with full power applied, for about 1,000 feet...they finally throttled back near the end of the pavement." A record of telephone conversation is appended.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportGALT (1nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN2564R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWygrzyn Richard S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 11 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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