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June 4, 1983 · Cessna 305A · N5258G
Park Forrest, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Park Forrest, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 305A
Tail Number
N5258G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA238
THE ACFT WAS BEING FLOWN ON A ROUTINE FLIGHT CHECK AFTER HAVING COMPLETED AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF HE CLIMBED TO 800 FT, TURNED DOWNWIND, EXTENDED FLAPS TO 30 DEG, SLOWED TO 70-80, & INTENDED TO MAKE A PASS OVER THE FIELD TO MAKE SURE IT WAS CLEAR PRIOR TO MAKING A FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING. THE PLT THEN STATED THAT UPON ENTRY TO A RWY HEADING THE ACFT 'APPARENTLY ENTERED AN AREA OF EXTREME THERMO-LIFT CAUSING RIGHT WING TO RISE SUDDENLY CAUSING MOMENTARY INCREASE IN BANK AND APPARENT ACCELERATED STALL CAUSING AIRCRAFT TO DIVE INTO GROUND.' THE OFFICIAL TEMPERATURE RECORDED 0850 AT CHICAGO MIDWAY ARPT, LOCATED 18 MI NORTH, WAS 68 DEG F.
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THE ACFT WAS BEING FLOWN ON A ROUTINE FLIGHT CHECK AFTER HAVING COMPLETED AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF HE CLIMBED TO 800 FT, TURNED DOWNWIND, EXTENDED FLAPS TO 30 DEG, SLOWED TO 70-80, & INTENDED TO MAKE A PASS OVER THE FIELD TO MAKE SURE IT WAS CLEAR PRIOR TO MAKING A FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING. THE PLT THEN STATED THAT UPON ENTRY TO A RWY HEADING THE ACFT 'APPARENTLY ENTERED AN AREA OF EXTREME THERMO-LIFT CAUSING RIGHT WING TO RISE SUDDENLY CAUSING MOMENTARY INCREASE IN BANK AND APPARENT ACCELERATED STALL CAUSING AIRCRAFT TO DIVE INTO GROUND.' THE OFFICIAL TEMPERATURE RECORDED 0850 AT CHICAGO MIDWAY ARPT, LOCATED 18 MI NORTH, WAS 68 DEG F.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 CDT
Nearest AirportHAEDTLER (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 305A
Tail NumberN5258G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11 · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 7 kt, gusting 11 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC