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June 18, 1993 · Cessna 172D · N2632U
Galesburg, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 1993
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Galesburg, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172D
Tail Number
N2632U
Operator
S & a Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA214
N251NW WAS DEPARTING ON RUNWAY 2 AND N2632U WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 10. THE AIRPLANES COLLIDED AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE TWO RUNWAYS. A WEATHER OBSERVATION MADE FIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT INDICATED AN OVERCAST CLOUD LAYER AT 2000 FEET, 3 MILES VISIBILITY, AND WINDS OUT OF 070 DEGREES AT 3 KNOTS. BOTH PILOTS STATED THEY COMMUNICATED THEIR INTENTIONS ON THE UNICOM FREQUENCY. AIRPORT PERSONNEL ADVISED THEY HEARD TRANSMISSIONS FROM THE AIRPLANE INBOUND FOR LANDING. BOTH PILOTS STATED THEY DID NOT SEE THE OTHER AIRPLANE UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT. THE PILOT OF N251NW REPORTED THAT HE CHECKED THE GAUGES OF HIS AIRCRAFT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL AFTER HAVING HAD A PREVIOUS MAGNETO TIMING PROBLEM.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE DEPARTING PILOT'S (N251NW) INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT WHILE OPERATING IN VFR CONDITIONS AT AN UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE DEPARTING PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION, AND THE ARRIVING PILOT'S (N2632U) INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.
Full Narrative
N251NW WAS DEPARTING ON RUNWAY 2 AND N2632U WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 10. THE AIRPLANES COLLIDED AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE TWO RUNWAYS. A WEATHER OBSERVATION MADE FIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT INDICATED AN OVERCAST CLOUD LAYER AT 2000 FEET, 3 MILES VISIBILITY, AND WINDS OUT OF 070 DEGREES AT 3 KNOTS. BOTH PILOTS STATED THEY COMMUNICATED THEIR INTENTIONS ON THE UNICOM FREQUENCY. AIRPORT PERSONNEL ADVISED THEY HEARD TRANSMISSIONS FROM THE AIRPLANE INBOUND FOR LANDING. BOTH PILOTS STATED THEY DID NOT SEE THE OTHER AIRPLANE UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT. THE PILOT OF N251NW REPORTED THAT HE CHECKED THE GAUGES OF HIS AIRCRAFT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL AFTER HAVING HAD A PREVIOUS MAGNETO TIMING PROBLEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 CDT
Nearest AirportGalesburg Municipal (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length3601 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172D
Tail NumberN2632U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorS & a Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145 | Lycoming · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 3 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC