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January 6, 1990 · Cessna 172 · N98923
Newark, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 6, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Newark, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N98923
Operator
Ottawa Airmens Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA063
THE PILOT STATED THAT HIS APPROACH TO LANDING AND TOUCHDOWN WAS NORMAL. HE REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT SLOW PROPERLY AND STARTED TO SLIDE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. ALSO, HE STATED THAT THE TURF RUNWAY WAS 'FROZEN AND HARD, BUT THE GRASS WAS WET DUE TO THE WARM WEATHER.' HE ESTIMATED THE TEMPERATURE WAS 40 DEGREES WITH WINDS OUT OF THE NORTHWEST AT ZERO TO FIVE KNOTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, WENT THROUGH A FENCE AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE WET CONDITION OF THE GRASS RUNWAY WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HIS APPROACH TO LANDING AND TOUCHDOWN WAS NORMAL. HE REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT SLOW PROPERLY AND STARTED TO SLIDE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. ALSO, HE STATED THAT THE TURF RUNWAY WAS 'FROZEN AND HARD, BUT THE GRASS WAS WET DUE TO THE WARM WEATHER.' HE ESTIMATED THE TEMPERATURE WAS 40 DEGREES WITH WINDS OUT OF THE NORTHWEST AT ZERO TO FIVE KNOTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, WENT THROUGH A FENCE AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest AirportCushing Field (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2831 ft
Runway Width180 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN98923
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOttawa Airmens Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourceWFAC