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November 8, 1984 · Cessna 152 · N94494
Alton, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 8, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Alton, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N94494
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA045
WHILE ON A SOLO TRAINING FLT, THE STUDENT PLT FLEW FROM CENTRALIA TO ALTON, IL, & ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN TO LAND ONRWY 11. THE WIND WAS REPORTED FROM 170 DEG AT 12 KTS GUSTING TO 20 KTS. DURING THE APCH, THE ACFT WAS BLOWN TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY WHERE IT TOUCHED DOWN. DUE TO RECENT CONSTRUCTION, THERE WAS AN AREA OF SOFT DIRT BESIDE THE RWY. THE STUDENT STATED THAT THE LEFT GEAR WENT OFF THE RWY INTO THE SOFT TERRAIN & THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY NOSED OVER.
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WHILE ON A SOLO TRAINING FLT, THE STUDENT PLT FLEW FROM CENTRALIA TO ALTON, IL, & ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN TO LAND ONRWY 11. THE WIND WAS REPORTED FROM 170 DEG AT 12 KTS GUSTING TO 20 KTS. DURING THE APCH, THE ACFT WAS BLOWN TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY WHERE IT TOUCHED DOWN. DUE TO RECENT CONSTRUCTION, THERE WAS AN AREA OF SOFT DIRT BESIDE THE RWY. THE STUDENT STATED THAT THE LEFT GEAR WENT OFF THE RWY INTO THE SOFT TERRAIN & THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 CST
Nearest AirportLouis Regional (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN94494
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:04
Weather SourceWFAC