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February 20, 1991 · Cessna 152 · N116CF
Newark, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Newark, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N116CF
Operator
Cushing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA098
THE AIRCRAFT ATTEMPTED TO DEPART ON A WET TURF RUNWAY WITH A TAILWIND. THE PILOT ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AND DURING THE LANDING ROLL IMPACTED A FENCE AND A DITCH. A WEATHER REPORTING STATION 17 MILES TO THE NORTHEAST OF THE ACCIDENT, 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE EVENT, REPORTED THE WIND AT 230 DEGREES AT 14 KNOTS. THE DEPARTURE RUNWAY WAS 36.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND IMPROPER WEATHER EVALUATION.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT ATTEMPTED TO DEPART ON A WET TURF RUNWAY WITH A TAILWIND. THE PILOT ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AND DURING THE LANDING ROLL IMPACTED A FENCE AND A DITCH. A WEATHER REPORTING STATION 17 MILES TO THE NORTHEAST OF THE ACCIDENT, 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE EVENT, REPORTED THE WIND AT 230 DEGREES AT 14 KNOTS. THE DEPARTURE RUNWAY WAS 36.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CST
Nearest AirportCUSHING (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2831 ft
Runway Width180 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN116CF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCushing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 14 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time12:45
Weather SourceWFAC