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May 2, 1983 · Mooney M20E · N7430V
Springfield, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Springfield, IL
Aircraft
Mooney M20E
Tail Number
N7430V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA194
THE ACFT RAN OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH THE VASI AFTER LANDING. THE PLT STATED HE LANDED ON RWY 22 WHEN APPROACH SAID THE WIND FAVORED THAT RWY. HE SAID THAT 'JUST AS THE WHEELS TOUCHED DOWN A GUST OF WIND PUSHED THE NOSE TO THE LEFT AND THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY.' THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS 250 DEGREES 18 KTS, GUSTS TO 24 KTS.
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THE ACFT RAN OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH THE VASI AFTER LANDING. THE PLT STATED HE LANDED ON RWY 22 WHEN APPROACH SAID THE WIND FAVORED THAT RWY. HE SAID THAT 'JUST AS THE WHEELS TOUCHED DOWN A GUST OF WIND PUSHED THE NOSE TO THE LEFT AND THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY.' THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS 250 DEGREES 18 KTS, GUSTS TO 24 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 CDT
Nearest AirportCAPITAL (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length7999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20E
Tail NumberN7430V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 18 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 2400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC