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March 23, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N5547P
Lantana, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lantana, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5547P
Operator
Chandelle Aviation South
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA83LA099
A STUDENT PILOT ON A SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT IN A CESSNA 152 COLLIDED WITH A REMOTE CONTROLLED MODEL AIRPLANE DURING CLIMB OUT THROUGH 400 FEET. THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED BUT THE PILOT WAS NOT INJURED. THE MODEL AIRPLANE WAS BEING OPERATED FROM AN ADJACENT PARK, BY THE APPROVAL OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY PARKS DEPT.
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A STUDENT PILOT ON A SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT IN A CESSNA 152 COLLIDED WITH A REMOTE CONTROLLED MODEL AIRPLANE DURING CLIMB OUT THROUGH 400 FEET. THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED BUT THE PILOT WAS NOT INJURED. THE MODEL AIRPLANE WAS BEING OPERATED FROM AN ADJACENT PARK, BY THE APPROVAL OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY PARKS DEPT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EST
Nearest AirportPalm Beach County (2nm NNW)
Runway33
Runway Length3485 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5547P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChandelle Aviation South
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 8 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time10:52
Weather SourceWFAC