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February 26, 1984 · Cessna 152-II · N4972H
Manhattan, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Manhattan, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152-II
Tail Number
N4972H
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI84FA119
THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED ENTERING A SPIN FROM A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE FROM WHICH IT FAILED TO RECOVER. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS SEEN WAVING TO HIS FAMILY AS THE ACFT CIRCLED IN THE VICINITY OF HIS PARENT'S HOME. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF PREIMPACT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRCRAFT.
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THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED ENTERING A SPIN FROM A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE FROM WHICH IT FAILED TO RECOVER. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS SEEN WAVING TO HIS FAMILY AS THE ACFT CIRCLED IN THE VICINITY OF HIS PARENT'S HOME. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF PREIMPACT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152-II
Tail NumberN4972H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 16 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:40
Weather SourceWFAC