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May 29, 1983 · Raven S55A · N1127R
Rockford, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Rockford, IL
Aircraft
Raven S55A
Tail Number
N1127R
Operator
David M Sgricca
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CHI83LA235
THE PILOT WAS ALONE IN THE BASKET AND WAS PRACTICING A STEEP APPROACH TO LAND. THE PILOT SAID THE REASON FOR HIS INJURIES WAS NOT THE HARD LANDING BUT LACK OF PREPARATION FOR IT.
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THE PILOT WAS ALONE IN THE BASKET AND WAS PRACTICING A STEEP APPROACH TO LAND. THE PILOT SAID THE REASON FOR HIS INJURIES WAS NOT THE HARD LANDING BUT LACK OF PREPARATION FOR IT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRaven S55A
Tail NumberN1127R
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorDavid M Sgricca
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsNONE · Unknown
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO