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August 21, 1988 · Cessna 170 · N3804V
Boyceville, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Boyceville, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 170
Tail Number
N3804V
Operator
Vanus Harold W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA215
SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND AND THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE ADEQUATELY FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND DECIDED TO REJECT THE TAKEOFF AND EXECUTE A LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE SANDY GROUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS WAS REDUCED DUE TO THE SANDY CONDITION OF THE SOIL; THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO PREVENT THE AIRCRAFT FROM CONTINUING INTO A DITCH AFTER THE LANDING.
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SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND AND THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE ADEQUATELY FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND DECIDED TO REJECT THE TAKEOFF AND EXECUTE A LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE SANDY GROUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS WAS REDUCED DUE TO THE SANDY CONDITION OF THE SOIL; THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO PREVENT THE AIRCRAFT FROM CONTINUING INTO A DITCH AFTER THE LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBoyceville Muni. (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length2720 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170
Tail NumberN3804V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVanus Harold W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145-2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:51
Weather SourceWFAC