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February 28, 1990 · Cessna 152 · N67950
New Lenox, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
New Lenox, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N67950
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA091
THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN 'THE LEFT WHEEL...WOULD NOT ROLL...' AND THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO A DITCH FILLED WITH PLOWED SNOW. POST-ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR AND BRAKES REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR DIFFICULTY. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE MOVEMENT AREAS (INCLUDING THE SOD RUNWAY) AT HIS DEPARTURE AIRPORT HAD AREAS THAT WERE COVERED WITH SLUSH AND SNOW. HE STATED THAT HE DISCOVERED FROZEN SLUSH ON THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR BRAKE AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE TOUCHDOWN AND LANDING ROLL PHASES OF FLIGHT, DUE TO DEPOSITS OF SLUSH FROZEN ON THE LEFT LANDING GEAR BRAKE.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN 'THE LEFT WHEEL...WOULD NOT ROLL...' AND THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO A DITCH FILLED WITH PLOWED SNOW. POST-ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR AND BRAKES REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR DIFFICULTY. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE MOVEMENT AREAS (INCLUDING THE SOD RUNWAY) AT HIS DEPARTURE AIRPORT HAD AREAS THAT WERE COVERED WITH SLUSH AND SNOW. HE STATED THAT HE DISCOVERED FROZEN SLUSH ON THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR BRAKE AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest AirportNew Lenox-Howell (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length2376 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN67950
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 25 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO