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February 16, 1985 · Cessna 172M · N61868
Fort Madison, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Madison, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N61868
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA063
THE PLT STATED THAT AN INFLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH A GUST OF WIND DURING LANDING RESULTED IN A SHARP LOSS OF ALTITUDE AND A BOUNCED LANDING. CONSEQUENTLY A SECOND GUST ON ROLLOUT FOLLOWED BY THE PLTS LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTED IN THE ACFT DEPARTING THE RWY AND COLLIDING WITH A SNOW BANK.
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THE PLT STATED THAT AN INFLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH A GUST OF WIND DURING LANDING RESULTED IN A SHARP LOSS OF ALTITUDE AND A BOUNCED LANDING. CONSEQUENTLY A SECOND GUST ON ROLLOUT FOLLOWED BY THE PLTS LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTED IN THE ACFT DEPARTING THE RWY AND COLLIDING WITH A SNOW BANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:05 CST
Nearest AirportFort Madison (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN61868
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 12 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC