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October 5, 1984 · Cessna 150F · N8108F
West Branch, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
West Branch, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N8108F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA003
THE PLT REPORTED THAT WHEN HE ARRIVED AT NIGHT, HE WAS UNABLE TO ACTIVATE THE RWY LIGHTS, BUT DECIDED TO LAND ANYWAY. HE TOUCHED DOWN LONG ON THE 3700 FT RWY & WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING AREA. THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE END & HIT A DITCH WHERE THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED & THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT WHEN HE ARRIVED AT NIGHT, HE WAS UNABLE TO ACTIVATE THE RWY LIGHTS, BUT DECIDED TO LAND ANYWAY. HE TOUCHED DOWN LONG ON THE 3700 FT RWY & WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING AREA. THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE END & HIT A DITCH WHERE THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED & THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:35 EDT
Nearest AirportWest Branch (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN8108F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind240° @ 3 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:45
Weather SourceWFAC