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June 16, 1991 · Boeing A75N1 · N59791
Mundelein, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Mundelein, IL
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N59791
Operator
Ronald R Nystrom
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA194
PILOTS OPERATING AT A PRIVATELY OWNED AIRPORT AGREED TO TAKEOFF SOUTH AND LAND NORTH DUE TO REPEATED COMPLAINTS OF A HOMEOWNER WHOSE HOUSE IS LOCATED 120 FEET FROM THE SOUTH RUNWAY'S THRESHOLD. THE PILOT OF AN ANTIQUE BIPLANE HAD ENTERED A DOWNWIND LEG FOR THE NORTH RUNWAY AND OBSERVED AN AIRPLANE SIMILAR TO HIS PREPARING FOR, WHAT HE BELIEVED WAS, A SOUTH TAKEOFF. THE PILOT STATED HE THEN OBSERVED THE AIRPLANE TAXI OFF ONTO A PARKING AREA AND THOUGHT THAT THE OTHER AIRPLANE SAW HIM AND CLEARED THE RUNWAY FOR HIS LANDING. THE PILOT CONTINUED WITH THE LANDING APPROACH. SHORTLY AFTER TOUHDOWN THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER AIRPLANE PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING VISUAL CONTACT WITH THE PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED AIRPLANE.
Full Narrative
PILOTS OPERATING AT A PRIVATELY OWNED AIRPORT AGREED TO TAKEOFF SOUTH AND LAND NORTH DUE TO REPEATED COMPLAINTS OF A HOMEOWNER WHOSE HOUSE IS LOCATED 120 FEET FROM THE SOUTH RUNWAY'S THRESHOLD. THE PILOT OF AN ANTIQUE BIPLANE HAD ENTERED A DOWNWIND LEG FOR THE NORTH RUNWAY AND OBSERVED AN AIRPLANE SIMILAR TO HIS PREPARING FOR, WHAT HE BELIEVED WAS, A SOUTH TAKEOFF. THE PILOT STATED HE THEN OBSERVED THE AIRPLANE TAXI OFF ONTO A PARKING AREA AND THOUGHT THAT THE OTHER AIRPLANE SAW HIM AND CLEARED THE RUNWAY FOR HIS LANDING. THE PILOT CONTINUED WITH THE LANDING APPROACH. SHORTLY AFTER TOUHDOWN THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER AIRPLANE PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportAir Estates (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN59791
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRonald R Nystrom
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670-6A · Reciprocating · 220 | Lycoming · R-680-E3B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 10 kt
Visibility45 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time22:47
Weather SourceWFAC