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May 1, 1995 · Cessna 152 · N47331

West Chicago, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N47331
Operator
Planemaster Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA140

THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE RIGHT HAND EDGE OF RUNWAY 10 AT DUPAGE AIRPORT SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN IN A STRONG CROSSWIND CONDITION. THE STUDENT PILOT MADE NO CORRECTIONS, FOR FEAR OF FLIPPING THE AIRPLANE OVER. REPORTED WINDS SEVEN MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT WERE FROM 050 DEGREES AT 15 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On May 1, 1995, at 1335 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N47331, registered to the DuPage Airport Authority of West Chicago, Illinois, and operated by a student pilot, exited runway 10 (4,751' x 75' dry/asphalt) at Dupage Airport, West Chicago, Illinois, and sustained substantial damage when it nosed over. The pilot reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 solo instructional flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. A VFR flight plan was on file. The flight departed Peoria, Illinois, at 1206. The student pilot reported in his written statement that after a go around from his first approach, he encountered a crosswind condition on his second approach. He was concerned that a "violent" correction would flip the aircraft over. On roll out, the airplane exited the runway to the right, and nosed over after the nose landing gear sank into the mud. Seven minutes after the accident, DuPage Tower was reporting wind conditions, 050 degrees at 15 knots, gusts to 20 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:35 CDT
Nearest AirportDUPAGE (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length4751 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN47331
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPlanemaster Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:42
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data