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September 27, 1987 · Cessna 172 · N5196K
Frankfort, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 27, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Frankfort, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N5196K
Operator
Frankfort Aviation Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA226
THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON A FLT WITH 2 PAX ABOARD. HE RPRTD THAT DRG A NGT LNDG, THE ACFT BOUNCED & BALLOONED. HE ADDED PWR TO FLY THE ACFT BACK DOWN TO THE RWY, BUT IT BOUNCED & BALLOONED AGAIN. BY THIS TIME, THE ACFT WAS ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN THE RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLT GOT THE ACFT STABILIZED ON THE RWY, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN THE REMAINING DISTANCE. AFTER CONTINUING OFF THE DEPARTURE END, THE ACFT CROSSED A ROAD & CAME TO REST IN A DITCH.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON A FLT WITH 2 PAX ABOARD. HE RPRTD THAT DRG A NGT LNDG, THE ACFT BOUNCED & BALLOONED. HE ADDED PWR TO FLY THE ACFT BACK DOWN TO THE RWY, BUT IT BOUNCED & BALLOONED AGAIN. BY THIS TIME, THE ACFT WAS ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN THE RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLT GOT THE ACFT STABILIZED ON THE RWY, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN THE REMAINING DISTANCE. AFTER CONTINUING OFF THE DEPARTURE END, THE ACFT CROSSED A ROAD & CAME TO REST IN A DITCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 CDT
Nearest AirportFrankfort (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3176 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN5196K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrankfort Aviation Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind220° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:45
Weather SourceWFAC