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May 29, 1988 · Cessna R172K · N736AF
Aurora, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Aurora, IL
Aircraft
Cessna R172K
Tail Number
N736AF
Operator
Rmh Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA121
THE PILOT SAID THAT ON FINAL APCH, 'A RAPID DESCENT TOOK PLACE.' THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RWY AND BOUNCED. THE PILOT SAID HE ADDED PWR AND LOWERED THE NOSE, BUT THE NOSE GEAR AND PROPELLER HIT THE RWY. THE ACFT BOUNCED AGAIN AND SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
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THE PILOT SAID THAT ON FINAL APCH, 'A RAPID DESCENT TOOK PLACE.' THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RWY AND BOUNCED. THE PILOT SAID HE ADDED PWR AND LOWERED THE NOSE, BUT THE NOSE GEAR AND PROPELLER HIT THE RWY. THE ACFT BOUNCED AGAIN AND SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 CDT
Nearest AirportAurora Muni (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length5099 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R172K
Tail NumberN736AF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRmh Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-K · Reciprocating · 195
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:10
Weather SourceWFAC