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October 26, 1985 · Cessna 150 · N10769
Clinton, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 26, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Clinton, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N10769
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA019
BOTH STUDENT PLTS WERE MAKING AN APCH TO THE SAME RWY AT THE SAME TIME. THE CESSNA 152 HAD TOUCHED DOWN AND WAS IN ITS LANDING ROLL WHEN THE CESSNA 150 LANDED ON TOP WITH ITS NOSE WHEEL AND PROP IN THE 152'S REAR WINDOW.
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BOTH STUDENT PLTS WERE MAKING AN APCH TO THE SAME RWY AT THE SAME TIME. THE CESSNA 152 HAD TOUCHED DOWN AND WAS IN ITS LANDING ROLL WHEN THE CESSNA 150 LANDED ON TOP WITH ITS NOSE WHEEL AND PROP IN THE 152'S REAR WINDOW.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCLINTON (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3829 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN10769
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100 | Lycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:46
Weather SourceWFAC