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October 16, 1989 · Cessna 172 · N4269F
New Lenox, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
New Lenox, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N4269F
Operator
Donald a Roethle
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA016
AFTER A LOCAL FLIGHT (ABOUT 15 MIN), THE PLT & PASSENGERS RETURNED TO THE ARPT & LANDED WITH A X-WIND ON THE SAME RWY. DURING THE LANDING, THE LEFT WING TIP STRUCK THE GROUND & WAS DAMAGED. THE PLT RPRTD THAT WHEN HE DEPARTED, THE WIND WAS 'RIGHT DOWN THE RUNWAY.' HE DID NOT CONSIDER THAT THE WIND WOULD HAVE SHIFTED TO A X-WIND BY THE TIME THEY HAD RETURNED. ANOTHER RWY (5/23) WAS AVAILABLE AT THE ARPT.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN WIND INFORMATION, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS SELECTION OF AN UNFAVORABLE (WRONG) RUNWAY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE CROSSWIND CONDITION.
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AFTER A LOCAL FLIGHT (ABOUT 15 MIN), THE PLT & PASSENGERS RETURNED TO THE ARPT & LANDED WITH A X-WIND ON THE SAME RWY. DURING THE LANDING, THE LEFT WING TIP STRUCK THE GROUND & WAS DAMAGED. THE PLT RPRTD THAT WHEN HE DEPARTED, THE WIND WAS 'RIGHT DOWN THE RUNWAY.' HE DID NOT CONSIDER THAT THE WIND WOULD HAVE SHIFTED TO A X-WIND BY THE TIME THEY HAD RETURNED. ANOTHER RWY (5/23) WAS AVAILABLE AT THE ARPT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportNew Lenox-Howell (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length3000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN4269F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald a Roethle
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 18 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 1300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC