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June 3, 1984 · Cessna 172H · N2665L
Port Washington, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Port Washington, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172H
Tail Number
N2665L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI84LA213
THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A SOD FIELD COVERED WITH TALL GRASS, THE ACFT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT OF THE RWY. WHILE BRINGING THE ACFT BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RWY, THE ACFT STALLED. THE NOSE GEAR HIT THE GROUND & COLLAPSED, THE LEFT WING HIT A FENCE & THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
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THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A SOD FIELD COVERED WITH TALL GRASS, THE ACFT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT OF THE RWY. WHILE BRINGING THE ACFT BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RWY, THE ACFT STALLED. THE NOSE GEAR HIT THE GROUND & COLLAPSED, THE LEFT WING HIT A FENCE & THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportFlying S Ranch (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172H
Tail NumberN2665L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC