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April 6, 1988 · Cessna 172M · N64508
Champaign, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Champaign, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N64508
Operator
H M Johnson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA094
THE PILOT HAD JUST LANDED AT THE AIRPORT FOR REFUELING AND WAS INSTRUCTED BY THE TOWER TO DO A 180 DEGREE TURN ON THE RUNWAY AND THEN MAKE A LEFT TURN ON THE FIRST TAXIWAY. THE PILOT EXECUTED THE 180 DEGREE TURN AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT (CROSSWIND) ONTO THE TAXIWAY, DID NOT SUFFICIENTLY COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS AND AS A RESULT THE AIRCRAFT WAS 'BLOWN' OVER ONTO ITS BACK.
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THE PILOT HAD JUST LANDED AT THE AIRPORT FOR REFUELING AND WAS INSTRUCTED BY THE TOWER TO DO A 180 DEGREE TURN ON THE RUNWAY AND THEN MAKE A LEFT TURN ON THE FIRST TAXIWAY. THE PILOT EXECUTED THE 180 DEGREE TURN AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT (CROSSWIND) ONTO THE TAXIWAY, DID NOT SUFFICIENTLY COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS AND AS A RESULT THE AIRCRAFT WAS 'BLOWN' OVER ONTO ITS BACK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:56 CDT
Nearest AirportWILLARD (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length8100 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN64508
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorH M Johnson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 32 kt, gusting 42 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:05
Weather SourceWFAC