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September 21, 1985 · Cessna 172 M · N9391H
Freemont, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Freemont, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M
Tail Number
N9391H
Operator
Gene Damschroder
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA386
THE PILOT STATED THAT JUST AFTER LIFTOFF A GUST OF WIND PUSHED HIM BACK DOWN ALMOST ON THE RUNWAY. HE COULD NOT ACCELERATE BUT DID KEEP THE AIRCRAFT STRAIGHT AND LEVEL AS HE DRIFTED OFF THE RUNWAY THROUGH A FENCE AND INTO SOME TREES AT A LOW AIRSPEED. WHEN ASKED HOW THIS ACCIDENT MAY HAVE BEEN PREVENTED, HE STATED THAT HE NEEDED MORE DUAL INSTRUCTION.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT JUST AFTER LIFTOFF A GUST OF WIND PUSHED HIM BACK DOWN ALMOST ON THE RUNWAY. HE COULD NOT ACCELERATE BUT DID KEEP THE AIRCRAFT STRAIGHT AND LEVEL AS HE DRIFTED OFF THE RUNWAY THROUGH A FENCE AND INTO SOME TREES AT A LOW AIRSPEED. WHEN ASKED HOW THIS ACCIDENT MAY HAVE BEEN PREVENTED, HE STATED THAT HE NEEDED MORE DUAL INSTRUCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportFREMONT (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length4030 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN9391H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGene Damschroder
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC