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January 19, 1992 · Cessna 152 · N68430
Zenda, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 19, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Zenda, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N68430
Operator
Beloit Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA075
THE PILOT SAID DURING THE TAKEOFF, A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE RIGHT WING TO DROP AND CONTACT THE TERRAIN. THE ACFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT, CARTWHEELED AFTER STRIKING AN EMBANKMENT, THEN CAME TO REST AGAINST A TREE. THE SURFACE WINDS WERE 15 TO 20 KNOTS AND IN LINE WITH THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A GUSTY SURFACE WIND CONDITION AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE BY THE PILOT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID DURING THE TAKEOFF, A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE RIGHT WING TO DROP AND CONTACT THE TERRAIN. THE ACFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT, CARTWHEELED AFTER STRIKING AN EMBANKMENT, THEN CAME TO REST AGAINST A TREE. THE SURFACE WINDS WERE 15 TO 20 KNOTS AND IN LINE WITH THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 CST
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN68430
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBeloit Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 17 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:45
Weather SourceWFAC