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May 10, 1986 · Cessna 152 · N65618
Hallstead, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hallstead, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N65618
Operator
Charles Lewis
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC86LA123
THE AIRPORT IS LOCATED IN A VALLEY BETWEEN TWO ROWS OF MOUNTAINS ON THE NY/PA BORDER. THE PLT HAD COMPLETED TWO TAKEOFF AND LANDINGS TO A FULL STOP AT NIGHT FOR NIGHT CURRENCY. AFTER TAKEOFF AND LEVELING OFF AT 2,000 FEET MSL AND DOWNWIND FOR A LEFT BASE TO RUNWAY 33, PLT WAS ABEAM APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 33 BEFORE LANDING CHECK COMPLETED, AND A 500 RATE OF DESCENT WAS ESTABLISHED. AFTER A LEFT TURN WAS MADE, PLT TURNED ON LANDING LIGHT, AND SAW THE TREES IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF HIM, AND HAD NO TIME TO REACT AND EXPERIENCED IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES.
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THE AIRPORT IS LOCATED IN A VALLEY BETWEEN TWO ROWS OF MOUNTAINS ON THE NY/PA BORDER. THE PLT HAD COMPLETED TWO TAKEOFF AND LANDINGS TO A FULL STOP AT NIGHT FOR NIGHT CURRENCY. AFTER TAKEOFF AND LEVELING OFF AT 2,000 FEET MSL AND DOWNWIND FOR A LEFT BASE TO RUNWAY 33, PLT WAS ABEAM APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 33 BEFORE LANDING CHECK COMPLETED, AND A 500 RATE OF DESCENT WAS ESTABLISHED. AFTER A LEFT TURN WAS MADE, PLT TURNED ON LANDING LIGHT, AND SAW THE TREES IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF HIM, AND HAD NO TIME TO REACT AND EXPERIENCED IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:45 EDT
Nearest AirportKIRKWOOD (0nm S)
Runway33
Runway Length3360 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN65618
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCharles Lewis
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO