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May 12, 1984 · Cessna 152 · N94702
Mcarthur, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mcarthur, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N94702
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA187
THE PLT STATED THAT DURING FINAL APPROACH AT ABOUT 5 FT ABOVE THE GROUND THE ACFT WAS STRUCK BY A GUST OF WIND THAT LIFTED THE ACFT ABOUT 20 TO 30 FT UP AND TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY. HE STATED THA A DOWNDRAFT PLACED THE ACFT IN A POSITION WHERE 'MAXIMUM EFFORT' WAS NEEDED TO CLIMB OVER A HANGAR BUT HE FOUND HIMSELF 'BOXED IN BY POWERLINES.' HE CHOSE TO FLY UNDER THE LINES AND MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING. THE ACFT WENT THROUGH A FENCE AND FLIPPED OVER.
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THE PLT STATED THAT DURING FINAL APPROACH AT ABOUT 5 FT ABOVE THE GROUND THE ACFT WAS STRUCK BY A GUST OF WIND THAT LIFTED THE ACFT ABOUT 20 TO 30 FT UP AND TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY. HE STATED THA A DOWNDRAFT PLACED THE ACFT IN A POSITION WHERE 'MAXIMUM EFFORT' WAS NEEDED TO CLIMB OVER A HANGAR BUT HE FOUND HIMSELF 'BOXED IN BY POWERLINES.' HE CHOSE TO FLY UNDER THE LINES AND MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING. THE ACFT WENT THROUGH A FENCE AND FLIPPED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EDT
Nearest AirportVinton Co. (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length3850 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN94702
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N2L · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 15 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC