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March 26, 1988 · Cessna 172N · N73954
Madison, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Madison, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N73954
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA083
THE PILOT WAS LANDING ON THE 40 FOOT WIDE RNWY IN A 10-12 KNOT X-WIND. HE STATED HE HAD LITTLE RNWY REFERENCE IN THE DARK NIGHT DUE TO A VERY FADED RNWY CENTERLINE. THE ACFT RAN OFF THE HARD SURFACE INTO THE MUD, RAN INTO A DEPRESSION IN THE SOIL AND NOSED DOWN.
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THE PILOT WAS LANDING ON THE 40 FOOT WIDE RNWY IN A 10-12 KNOT X-WIND. HE STATED HE HAD LITTLE RNWY REFERENCE IN THE DARK NIGHT DUE TO A VERY FADED RNWY CENTERLINE. THE ACFT RAN OFF THE HARD SURFACE INTO THE MUD, RAN INTO A DEPRESSION IN THE SOIL AND NOSED DOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:30 CST
Nearest AirportMOREY (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length2975 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN73954
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind200° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time05:52
Weather SourceWFAC