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July 23, 1985 · Cessna 150D · N4460U
Lincoln, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lincoln, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 150D
Tail Number
N4460U
Operator
James M Mundy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA309
WHEN THE PLT ADDED PWR ON FINAL APCH, THE ENG DID NOT RESPOND. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE IN A ROUGH FLD. THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY WAS APRX 60%. NO MECHANICAL FAILURES/MALFUNCTIONS WERE DISCOVERED DURING AN ENG EXAMINATION.
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WHEN THE PLT ADDED PWR ON FINAL APCH, THE ENG DID NOT RESPOND. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE IN A ROUGH FLD. THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY WAS APRX 60%. NO MECHANICAL FAILURES/MALFUNCTIONS WERE DISCOVERED DURING AN ENG EXAMINATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 CDT
Nearest AirportLogan County (1nm SSW)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150D
Tail NumberN4460U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames M Mundy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 11 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC