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June 2, 1983 · Cessna 170A · N5545C
Chatham, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chatham, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 170A
Tail Number
N5545C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83LA136
THE ACFT VEERED ONTO THE GRASS AND NOSED OVER DURING LANDING. THE PILOT SAID A GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE TAIL OF THE ACFT AND TURNED IT 45 DEGREES TO THE LEFT AND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AS A CORRECTIVE ACTION THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE LANDING WAS ON RUNWAY 6 AND THE WIND WAS FROM 350 DEGREES AT 12 KTS GUSTING TO 22 KTS.
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THE ACFT VEERED ONTO THE GRASS AND NOSED OVER DURING LANDING. THE PILOT SAID A GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE TAIL OF THE ACFT AND TURNED IT 45 DEGREES TO THE LEFT AND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AS A CORRECTIVE ACTION THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE LANDING WAS ON RUNWAY 6 AND THE WIND WAS FROM 350 DEGREES AT 12 KTS GUSTING TO 22 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCHATHAM (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN5545C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145-2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 12 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO