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May 18, 1987 · Cessna 172P · N62629
Peru, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 1987
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Peru, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N62629
Operator
Air Aurora
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87DET04
THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A CROSS COUNTRY VFR FLIGHT AND WAS MAKING A SECOND PRECAUTIONARY LANDING TO AVOID SEVERE WEATHER. ON LANDING THE PILOT LANDED HARD, COLLAPSED THE NOSE GEAR, EXITED THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER IN SOFT TERRAIN.
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THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A CROSS COUNTRY VFR FLIGHT AND WAS MAKING A SECOND PRECAUTIONARY LANDING TO AVOID SEVERE WEATHER. ON LANDING THE PILOT LANDED HARD, COLLAPSED THE NOSE GEAR, EXITED THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER IN SOFT TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:20 EDT
Nearest AirportPeru Munic. (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN62629
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Aurora
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind320° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 32000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time09:45
Weather SourceWFAC