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July 15, 1983 · Cessna 172 · N737HT
Superior, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Superior, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N737HT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA156
THE PLT STATED HE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RIGHT WHEEL, ROLLED ON THE RWY AND BECAME AIRBORNE AGAIN WITH THE ACFT BANKED TO THE RIGHT. HE APPLIED POWER AND THE ENGINE WENT TO HIGH RPM. THE ACFT SWUNG RIGHT ALMOST 180 DEGREES BEFORE TOUCHING DOWN OFF THE RWY TO THE RIGHT. WINDS WERE GUSTING 18 KTS. TURF RWY 18 WAS ALSO AVAILABLE.
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THE PLT STATED HE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RIGHT WHEEL, ROLLED ON THE RWY AND BECAME AIRBORNE AGAIN WITH THE ACFT BANKED TO THE RIGHT. HE APPLIED POWER AND THE ENGINE WENT TO HIGH RPM. THE ACFT SWUNG RIGHT ALMOST 180 DEGREES BEFORE TOUCHING DOWN OFF THE RWY TO THE RIGHT. WINDS WERE GUSTING 18 KTS. TURF RWY 18 WAS ALSO AVAILABLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMunicipal (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN737HT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind235° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT