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July 11, 1987 · Cessna 170B · N3142A
Upper Sandusky, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Upper Sandusky, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N3142A
Operator
Phillip D Seely
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87DEI09
DURING TAKEOFF ATTEMPT FROM RUNWAY 36 THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE LEFT ABOUT 250 FEET FROM THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD AND CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT A CROSSWIND CAUGHT HIM OFF GUARD. WEATHER INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM FINDLAY FLIGHT SERVICE STATION, 18 NAUTICAL MILES FROM THE ACCIDENT SCENE, REPORTED THE WIND FROM 260 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS.
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DURING TAKEOFF ATTEMPT FROM RUNWAY 36 THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE LEFT ABOUT 250 FEET FROM THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD AND CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT A CROSSWIND CAUGHT HIM OFF GUARD. WEATHER INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM FINDLAY FLIGHT SERVICE STATION, 18 NAUTICAL MILES FROM THE ACCIDENT SCENE, REPORTED THE WIND FROM 260 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWyandot County (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN3142A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhillip D Seely
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-B · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 12 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC