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March 30, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N5545L
Mansfield, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mansfield, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5545L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA155
THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED OFF THE RUNWAY DURING TAKEOFF AND NOSED DOWN IN THE DRIED GRASS. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS TAKING OFF ON THE RETURN LEG OF A CROSS-COUNTRY WHEN HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 40 KTS. THE WIND WAS 90 DEGREES AT 9 KTS. THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF RUNWAY 14R AND RAN OVER AN EDGING INSTALLATION FORMED LIKE A RAMP WHICH LIFTED THE ACFT AND IT BECAME AIRBORNE FOR ABOUT 20 FEET. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IN THE GRASS ON THE RIGHT WINGTIP AND THE NOSE GEAR. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THERE WAS NO NOTED MALFUNCTIONS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE NOSE GEAR FAILED IN OVERLOAD.
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THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED OFF THE RUNWAY DURING TAKEOFF AND NOSED DOWN IN THE DRIED GRASS. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS TAKING OFF ON THE RETURN LEG OF A CROSS-COUNTRY WHEN HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 40 KTS. THE WIND WAS 90 DEGREES AT 9 KTS. THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF RUNWAY 14R AND RAN OVER AN EDGING INSTALLATION FORMED LIKE A RAMP WHICH LIFTED THE ACFT AND IT BECAME AIRBORNE FOR ABOUT 20 FEET. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IN THE GRASS ON THE RIGHT WINGTIP AND THE NOSE GEAR. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THERE WAS NO NOTED MALFUNCTIONS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE NOSE GEAR FAILED IN OVERLOAD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 EST
Nearest AirportMansfield Lahm (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5545L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-325-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC