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February 22, 1988 · Cessna 172 · N6285E
Jackson, TN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N6285E
Operator
Michael a Kellems
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL88LA097
WHILE RETURNING HOME WITH HIS NEWLY PURCHASED ACFT THE PLT MADE A REFUELING STOP. THE WINDS WERE STRONG AND GUSTING UPWARDS OF THIRTY KTS AT THE REFUELING ARPT AND THE DESTINATION ARPT. DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE WINDS SHIFTED TO A RIGHT CROSSWIND. THE ACFT ROLLED LEFT AND CAME TO REST INVERTED.
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WHILE RETURNING HOME WITH HIS NEWLY PURCHASED ACFT THE PLT MADE A REFUELING STOP. THE WINDS WERE STRONG AND GUSTING UPWARDS OF THIRTY KTS AT THE REFUELING ARPT AND THE DESTINATION ARPT. DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE WINDS SHIFTED TO A RIGHT CROSSWIND. THE ACFT ROLLED LEFT AND CAME TO REST INVERTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:32 CST
Nearest AirportMckellar Field (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length6008 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN6285E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael a Kellems
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 22 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:51
Weather SourceWFAC