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August 29, 1987 · Cessna 172P · N54452
Wheeling, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wheeling, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N54452
Operator
Univ of Michigan Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA199
ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE LNDG WAS NORMAL UNTIL AFTER TOUCHDOWN WHEN THE ACFT BGN TO 'TRACK' TOWARD THE RGT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE PLT SAID HE APPLIED LEFT RUDDER, BUT THE ACFT CONTD OFF THE RGT SIDE, WENT INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH WITH STANDING WATER & NOSED OVER.
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ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE LNDG WAS NORMAL UNTIL AFTER TOUCHDOWN WHEN THE ACFT BGN TO 'TRACK' TOWARD THE RGT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE PLT SAID HE APPLIED LEFT RUDDER, BUT THE ACFT CONTD OFF THE RGT SIDE, WENT INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH WITH STANDING WATER & NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPal-Waukee (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN54452
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUniv of Michigan Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-P2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 20 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 4 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:00
Weather SourceWFAC