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June 23, 1985 · Cessna 172 · N8486X
East Alton, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
East Alton, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N8486X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA248
THE ACFT WAS BLOWN INVERTED BY WIND GUSTS SHORTLY AFTER LANDING. THE PLT STATED THE WX WAS FINE UNTIL AFTER TOUCHDOWN WHEN THE WIND BEGAN GUSTING TO 35 KTS. THE PLT TURNED THE ACFT LEFT OFF THE RWY, CONTACTED GROUND CONTROL AND INITIATED A RIGHT TURN ONTO THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS USED TO FLYING LARGE ACFT (DC-9) VERSUS SMALL ACFT (C-172).
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THE ACFT WAS BLOWN INVERTED BY WIND GUSTS SHORTLY AFTER LANDING. THE PLT STATED THE WX WAS FINE UNTIL AFTER TOUCHDOWN WHEN THE WIND BEGAN GUSTING TO 35 KTS. THE PLT TURNED THE ACFT LEFT OFF THE RWY, CONTACTED GROUND CONTROL AND INITIATED A RIGHT TURN ONTO THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS USED TO FLYING LARGE ACFT (DC-9) VERSUS SMALL ACFT (C-172).
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:09 CDT
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN8486X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 24 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:11
Weather SourceWFAC