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September 24, 1984 · Cessna 152 · N757ZG
Wheeling, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 24, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Wheeling, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N757ZG
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI84FA402
WITNESSES STATED THAT THE ACFT BEGAN TO CLIMB BEFORE IT BANKED TO THE LEFT AND ENTERED A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. THE STUDENT PILOT'S INSTRUCTOR STATED THAT HE WAS AWARE THAT THE FLT WAS TO HAVE TAKEN PLACE THAT EVENING BUT HE DID NOT DISCUSS WITH THE STUDENT PILOT THE STRONG WIND CONDITIONS THAT HAD BEEN PRESENT THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THE REPORTED WIND WAS 200 DEGREES AT 20 KTS. THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON RWY 24R.
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WITNESSES STATED THAT THE ACFT BEGAN TO CLIMB BEFORE IT BANKED TO THE LEFT AND ENTERED A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. THE STUDENT PILOT'S INSTRUCTOR STATED THAT HE WAS AWARE THAT THE FLT WAS TO HAVE TAKEN PLACE THAT EVENING BUT HE DID NOT DISCUSS WITH THE STUDENT PILOT THE STRONG WIND CONDITIONS THAT HAD BEEN PRESENT THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THE REPORTED WIND WAS 200 DEGREES AT 20 KTS. THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON RWY 24R.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:38 CDT
Nearest AirportPalwaukee (0nm N)
Runway24R
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN757ZG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind200° @ 22 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:38
Weather SourceWFAC