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August 5, 1990 · Bennert Sidewinder · N81X
Lansing, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lansing, IL
Aircraft
Bennert Sidewinder
Tail Number
N81X
Operator
Thomas a Degan Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90DEE09
PILOT EXECUTING VFR TRAFFIC PATTERN TO FULL STOP LANDED HARD AND DEPARTED LEFT SIDE OF RUNWAY. WINDS IN VICINITY WERE 40 DEGREES LEFT OF RUNWAY HEADING AND GUSTING FROM 13 TO 22 KNOTS. PILOT STATES HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE ON FINAL AND THAT, WHILE HOLDING A NORMAL APPROACH ATTITUDE, AIRPLANE WAS 'SHOVED' INTO THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WINDS CONDITIONS ON LANDING APPROACH.
Full Narrative
PILOT EXECUTING VFR TRAFFIC PATTERN TO FULL STOP LANDED HARD AND DEPARTED LEFT SIDE OF RUNWAY. WINDS IN VICINITY WERE 40 DEGREES LEFT OF RUNWAY HEADING AND GUSTING FROM 13 TO 22 KNOTS. PILOT STATES HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE ON FINAL AND THAT, WHILE HOLDING A NORMAL APPROACH ATTITUDE, AIRPLANE WAS 'SHOVED' INTO THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportLansing Muni (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length3655 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBennert Sidewinder
Tail NumberN81X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas a Degan Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 13 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC