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August 3, 1986 · Piper PA-20-115 · CGHGF
Mosinee, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mosinee, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-20-115
Tail Number
CGHGF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA196
FOLLOWING DEPARTURE FROM OSHKOSH, WI, THE PLT PROCEEDED DIRECTLY TO CENTRAL WISCONSIN AIRPORT, MOSINEE, WI, AT APRX 2500 FT MSL. AFTER RECEIVING AN ARPT ADVISORY FROM THE CENTRAL WISCONSIN UNICOM, THE PLT LANDED ON RWY 26. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, A 30-35 DEG CROSSWIND OF ABOUT 10 KNOTS GUSTING TO 15 KNOTS EXISTED AT THE TIME. THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE REPOSITIONED HIS FEET ON THE RUDDER CONTROLS AND THE ACFT IMMEDIATELY SWERVED. THE PLT STATED THAT IN AN ATTEMPT TO REGAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, HE OVERCORRECTED AND THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED.
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FOLLOWING DEPARTURE FROM OSHKOSH, WI, THE PLT PROCEEDED DIRECTLY TO CENTRAL WISCONSIN AIRPORT, MOSINEE, WI, AT APRX 2500 FT MSL. AFTER RECEIVING AN ARPT ADVISORY FROM THE CENTRAL WISCONSIN UNICOM, THE PLT LANDED ON RWY 26. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, A 30-35 DEG CROSSWIND OF ABOUT 10 KNOTS GUSTING TO 15 KNOTS EXISTED AT THE TIME. THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE REPOSITIONED HIS FEET ON THE RUDDER CONTROLS AND THE ACFT IMMEDIATELY SWERVED. THE PLT STATED THAT IN AN ATTEMPT TO REGAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, HE OVERCORRECTED AND THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:58 CDT
Nearest AirportCentral Wisconsin Airport (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length7645 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-20-115
Tail NumberCGHGF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D · Reciprocating · 125
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:45
Weather SourceWFAC