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June 16, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N68438
Anoka, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anoka, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N68438
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI83LA262
THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN OFF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. THE LOW TIME STUDENT PILOT STATED THAT ON HIS 6TH AND FINAL LANDINGHE LANDED 'SLIGHTLY OFF RUNWAY.' WHEN THE NOSE WHEEL WAS LOWERED IT TOUCHED DOWN IN SOFT SAND AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS NOT INJURED.
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THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN OFF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. THE LOW TIME STUDENT PILOT STATED THAT ON HIS 6TH AND FINAL LANDINGHE LANDED 'SLIGHTLY OFF RUNWAY.' WHEN THE NOSE WHEEL WAS LOWERED IT TOUCHED DOWN IN SOFT SAND AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS NOT INJURED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 CDT
Nearest AirportGateway North (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2365 ft
Runway Width130 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN68438
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-R2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO