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February 3, 1988 · Cessna 421A · N421Q
Wheeling, IL
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 3, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wheeling, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 421A
Tail Number
N421Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA057
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:59 CST
Nearest AirportPalwaukee (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length5137 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 421A
Tail NumberN421Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520D · Reciprocating · 375
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility25 sm
Ceiling700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 21 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourceWFAC