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May 20, 1992 · Cessna 150H · N7200S

Robinson, IL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Robinson, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 150H
Tail Number
N7200S
Operator
Donald R Kindred
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA154

PILOT ON VFR FLT HAD REQUESTED FLIGHT ADVISORY SERVICE FROM DEPARTURE CONTROL. DEPARTURE CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE, AND ADVISED PILOT THAT HIS DESTINATION WAS AT HIS TWELVE O'CLOCK POSITION AT 5 MI; TWO MINUTES LATER THAT HIS DESTINATION WAS AT HIS TWELVE O'CLOCK POSITION AT 1-1/2 MI. THE PILOT RESPONDED 'NOT IN SIGHT' TO BOTH ADVISORIES. WHEN ADVISED THAT THE DESTINATION WAS RIGHT UNDER HIM, PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD IT IN SIGHT '...BUT IT LOOKS PRETTY FOGGY, I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN GET IN.' THE AIRPORT MANAGER REPORTED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS 1/4 MI WITH HEAVY FOG THAT MORNING. WHEN THE FOG LIFTED THE AIRCRAFT WRECKAGE WAS FOUND ON THE AIRPORT.

NTSB Probable Cause

POOR JUDGEMENT BY THE PILOT IN INTENTIONALLY PROCEEDING TO THE AIRPORT IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE A FACTOR.

Full Narrative

PILOT ON VFR FLT HAD REQUESTED FLIGHT ADVISORY SERVICE FROM DEPARTURE CONTROL. DEPARTURE CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE, AND ADVISED PILOT THAT HIS DESTINATION WAS AT HIS TWELVE O'CLOCK POSITION AT 5 MI; TWO MINUTES LATER THAT HIS DESTINATION WAS AT HIS TWELVE O'CLOCK POSITION AT 1-1/2 MI. THE PILOT RESPONDED 'NOT IN SIGHT' TO BOTH ADVISORIES. WHEN ADVISED THAT THE DESTINATION WAS RIGHT UNDER HIM, PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD IT IN SIGHT '...BUT IT LOOKS PRETTY FOGGY, I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN GET IN.' THE AIRPORT MANAGER REPORTED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS 1/4 MI WITH HEAVY FOG THAT MORNING. WHEN THE FOG LIFTED THE AIRCRAFT WRECKAGE WAS FOUND ON THE AIRPORT.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:43 CDT
Nearest AirportRobinson Municipal (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150H
Tail NumberN7200S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald R Kindred
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT

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