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April 11, 1986 · Cessna 182Q · N94531
Lansing, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Lansing, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N94531
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86FEE02
WHILE ON THE RETURN FLT TO LANSING, IL, THE PLT CHECKED THE MIDWAY ATIS FOR INFO. HE BELIEVED THAT JUST BEFORE LANDING AT THE LANSING MUNI ARPT, THE WIND HAD SHIFTED TO THE EAST. ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE LAST 1/3 OF THE 2432 FT RWY. DURING HEAVY BRAKING, BOTH TIRES BLEW OUT. THE ACFT CONTD OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY, STRUCK A DITCH & NOSED OVER. SKID MARKS FROM THE ACFT WERE FOUND ON THE LAST 600 FT OF THE RWY.
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WHILE ON THE RETURN FLT TO LANSING, IL, THE PLT CHECKED THE MIDWAY ATIS FOR INFO. HE BELIEVED THAT JUST BEFORE LANDING AT THE LANSING MUNI ARPT, THE WIND HAD SHIFTED TO THE EAST. ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE LAST 1/3 OF THE 2432 FT RWY. DURING HEAVY BRAKING, BOTH TIRES BLEW OUT. THE ACFT CONTD OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY, STRUCK A DITCH & NOSED OVER. SKID MARKS FROM THE ACFT WERE FOUND ON THE LAST 600 FT OF THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest AirportLansing Muni (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2432 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN94531
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC