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September 5, 1987 · Cessna 152 · N67447
New Lenox, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Lenox, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N67447
Operator
Gerald/Donna Mcginnis
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA203
THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON A LOCAL TRAINING FLIGHT. AT 3500 FT MSL THE ENG FAILED. THE STUDENT PLT LANDED AT A NEAR-BY ARPT BUT BOUNCED ON TOUCHDOWN, VEERED OFF THE RNWY AND NOSED OVER. ENG EXAM DISCLOSED BROKEN PRIMARY VENTURI IN CARB.
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THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON A LOCAL TRAINING FLIGHT. AT 3500 FT MSL THE ENG FAILED. THE STUDENT PLT LANDED AT A NEAR-BY ARPT BUT BOUNCED ON TOUCHDOWN, VEERED OFF THE RNWY AND NOSED OVER. ENG EXAM DISCLOSED BROKEN PRIMARY VENTURI IN CARB.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:05 CDT
Nearest AirportHOWELL (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length2576 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN67447
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGerald/Donna Mcginnis
Operating RulePart 103
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC