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March 20, 1983 · Cessna 150 · N704WN
Oshkosh, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 20, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N704WN
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA147
THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON A SUPERVISED, SOLO, X-COUNTRY FLT FROM MOSINEE, WI, TO OSHKOSH, WI, GREEN BAY, WI, THEN RETURN TO MOSINEE. THE FIRST LEG OF THE FLIGHT WAS FLOWN WITH NO PROBLEM. BEFORE TAKEOFF AT OSHKOSK, THE STUDENT WAS TAXIING SOUTHBOUND WITH A LEFT QUARTING TAIL WIND WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED AN ICY AREA ON THE TAXIWAY. REPORTEDLY, THE CONTROLS WERE POSITIONED PROPERLY FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. AS THE ACFT CROSSED THE ICY AREA, IT BEGAN TO SLIDE TO THE RIGHT. THE STUDENT REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL HIT PAVEMENT WHICH STOPPED THE SLIDE. HOWEVER, AT THE SAME TIME, THE ACFT BANKED RIGHT & THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE GROUND. THE STUDENT REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE FROM THE NORTHEAST AT 15, GUSTING 20 KTS. THE 1455 CST WIND AT OSHKOSH WAS REPORTED FROM 040 DEG AT 18 KTS.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON A SUPERVISED, SOLO, X-COUNTRY FLT FROM MOSINEE, WI, TO OSHKOSH, WI, GREEN BAY, WI, THEN RETURN TO MOSINEE. THE FIRST LEG OF THE FLIGHT WAS FLOWN WITH NO PROBLEM. BEFORE TAKEOFF AT OSHKOSK, THE STUDENT WAS TAXIING SOUTHBOUND WITH A LEFT QUARTING TAIL WIND WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED AN ICY AREA ON THE TAXIWAY. REPORTEDLY, THE CONTROLS WERE POSITIONED PROPERLY FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. AS THE ACFT CROSSED THE ICY AREA, IT BEGAN TO SLIDE TO THE RIGHT. THE STUDENT REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL HIT PAVEMENT WHICH STOPPED THE SLIDE. HOWEVER, AT THE SAME TIME, THE ACFT BANKED RIGHT & THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE GROUND. THE STUDENT REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE FROM THE NORTHEAST AT 15, GUSTING 20 KTS. THE 1455 CST WIND AT OSHKOSH WAS REPORTED FROM 040 DEG AT 18 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:34 CST
Nearest AirportOSHKOSH (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length6700 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN704WN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 18 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 1900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 10 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC