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May 6, 1985 · Cessna 140 · N2034V
Chesapeake, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N2034V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO85LA043
THE STUDENT PLT WAS MAKING A TAKEOFF FROM RWY 20 WITH AN ESTIMATED 10 KT RIGHT X-WIND. AFTER ABOUT 800 FT OF GROUND RUN, THE ACFT LIFTED OFF AT APRX 65 MPH. AT AN ALT OF ABOUT 30 FT, THE ACFT BEGAN TO SETTLE IN A LEFT DRIFT AS IT FLEW ABEAM TREES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. AT THIS POINT, THE INSTRUCTOR TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT, BUT COULD NOT ARREST THE DRIFT OR SINK RATE. HE ELECTED TO TURN LEFT INTO A FIELD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY TO AVOID TREES & A DITCH. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IN THE FIELD & THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR SEPARATED FROM THE FUSELAGE. THE ACFT THEN GROUND LOOPED TO THE RIGHT & CAME TO REST INVERTED AFTER SKIDDING ABOUT 50 FT.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS MAKING A TAKEOFF FROM RWY 20 WITH AN ESTIMATED 10 KT RIGHT X-WIND. AFTER ABOUT 800 FT OF GROUND RUN, THE ACFT LIFTED OFF AT APRX 65 MPH. AT AN ALT OF ABOUT 30 FT, THE ACFT BEGAN TO SETTLE IN A LEFT DRIFT AS IT FLEW ABEAM TREES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. AT THIS POINT, THE INSTRUCTOR TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT, BUT COULD NOT ARREST THE DRIFT OR SINK RATE. HE ELECTED TO TURN LEFT INTO A FIELD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY TO AVOID TREES & A DITCH. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IN THE FIELD & THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR SEPARATED FROM THE FUSELAGE. THE ACFT THEN GROUND LOOPED TO THE RIGHT & CAME TO REST INVERTED AFTER SKIDDING ABOUT 50 FT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSouth Norfolk (0nm S)
Runway20
Runway Length2575 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN2034V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12-F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:00
Weather SourceWFAC