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October 14, 1989 · Cessna 172M · N1325U
Cedarburg, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cedarburg, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N1325U
Operator
Nack James W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA010
DRG AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLT, AN EMERGENCY LANDING TO AN ARPT WAS DEMONSTRATED, SIMULATING AN ENG FAILURE. THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI) RPRTD THAT DRG A SUBSEQUENT GO-AROUND, THE ACFT FAILED TO FLY OUT OF GROUND EFFECT BEFORE REACHING A CORN FIELD AT THE END OF THE RWY. THE ACFT BEGAN TO SETTLE OVER THE CORN FIELD AS IT WAS APCHG POWER LINES. REALIZING THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB OVER THE POWER LINES, THE CFI OPTED TO FLY UNDER THE WIRES. HOWEVER, THE TOP OF THE VERTICAL STABILIZER CONTACTED & SEVERED THE LOWERMOST WIRE. THE ACFT THEN CONTACTED THE GROUND, BOUNCED, SETTLED IN A LOT WITH TALL WEEDS & NOSED OVER. NO PREIMPACT ANOMALIES WERE FOUND IN THE AIRFRAME OR ENG THAT WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE OCCURRENCE.
NTSB Probable Cause
DELAY OF THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI) IN MAKING A GO-AROUND AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO CLIMB AFTER TAKING OFF AGAIN. THE TRANSMISSION WIRE (POWER LINE) AND HIGH VEGETATION WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
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DRG AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLT, AN EMERGENCY LANDING TO AN ARPT WAS DEMONSTRATED, SIMULATING AN ENG FAILURE. THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI) RPRTD THAT DRG A SUBSEQUENT GO-AROUND, THE ACFT FAILED TO FLY OUT OF GROUND EFFECT BEFORE REACHING A CORN FIELD AT THE END OF THE RWY. THE ACFT BEGAN TO SETTLE OVER THE CORN FIELD AS IT WAS APCHG POWER LINES. REALIZING THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB OVER THE POWER LINES, THE CFI OPTED TO FLY UNDER THE WIRES. HOWEVER, THE TOP OF THE VERTICAL STABILIZER CONTACTED & SEVERED THE LOWERMOST WIRE. THE ACFT THEN CONTACTED THE GROUND, BOUNCED, SETTLED IN A LOT WITH TALL WEEDS & NOSED OVER. NO PREIMPACT ANOMALIES WERE FOUND IN THE AIRFRAME OR ENG THAT WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE OCCURRENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 CDT
Nearest AirportGrob Field (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN1325U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNack James W
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 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC