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May 22, 1988 · Cessna 172 · N5848A
North Liberty, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
North Liberty, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N5848A
Operator
Gary C Peterson
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA115
WHILE DEPARTING FROM A GRASS STRIP THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT RATE OF CLIMB AND AIRSPEED DURING THE CLIMBOUT. IN AN EFFORT TO REGAIN AIRSPEED, THE PILOT STATED THAT HE PUSHED THE NOSE FORWARD AND THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE GROUND IN A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE FIELD PERPENDICULAR TO THE FURROWS, BREAKING THE NOSEWHEEL OFF AND FLIPPING THE AIRCRAFT OVER.
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WHILE DEPARTING FROM A GRASS STRIP THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT RATE OF CLIMB AND AIRSPEED DURING THE CLIMBOUT. IN AN EFFORT TO REGAIN AIRSPEED, THE PILOT STATED THAT HE PUSHED THE NOSE FORWARD AND THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE GROUND IN A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE FIELD PERPENDICULAR TO THE FURROWS, BREAKING THE NOSEWHEEL OFF AND FLIPPING THE AIRCRAFT OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Strip (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length1300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN5848A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGary C Peterson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:49
Weather SourceWFAC