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February 25, 1993 · Cessna 172K · N46460
Jackson, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N46460
Operator
Jackson Exec Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA096
THE SOLO STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING STOP AND GO LANDINGS ON AN ICY RUNWAY. DURING THE ROLLOUT FOLLOWING THE SECOND LANDING, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO SLIDE ON THE ICE AND WEATHERVANED INTO THE WIND. THE AIRPLANE SLID OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND HIT A SNOWBANK.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE SOLO STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING STOP AND GO LANDINGS ON AN ICY RUNWAY. DURING THE ROLLOUT FOLLOWING THE SECOND LANDING, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO SLIDE ON THE ICE AND WEATHERVANED INTO THE WIND. THE AIRPLANE SLID OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND HIT A SNOWBANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EST
Nearest AirportJackson County-Reynolds (0nm)
Runway6
Runway Length5344 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN46460
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJackson Exec Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 5 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:40
Weather SourceWFAC