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August 2, 1987 · Cessna 172Q · N96593
Belleville, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Belleville, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172Q
Tail Number
N96593
Operator
Dj Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA184
ALTHOUGH THE PLT SAW A DARK WX AREA APCH THE ARPT HE ELECTED TO SHOOT A TOUCH AND GO BEFORE TERMINATING THE FLT. AFTER TOUCHDOWN AND DURING TAXI TWR ADVISED WIND WAS 270 DEGREES AT 40 KTS. THE PILOT CONTINUED TAXI TO THE SOUTH AND THE WIND NOSED THE ACFT DOWN.
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ALTHOUGH THE PLT SAW A DARK WX AREA APCH THE ARPT HE ELECTED TO SHOOT A TOUCH AND GO BEFORE TERMINATING THE FLT. AFTER TOUCHDOWN AND DURING TAXI TWR ADVISED WIND WAS 270 DEGREES AT 40 KTS. THE PILOT CONTINUED TAXI TO THE SOUTH AND THE WIND NOSED THE ACFT DOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EDT
Nearest AirportYipsilanti (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172Q
Tail NumberN96593
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDj Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 17 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 20 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:03
Weather SourceWFAC