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August 2, 1983 · Gulfstream AA-5B · N4557E
West Chicago, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
West Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Gulfstream AA-5B
Tail Number
N4557E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83FA353
THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING A NIGHT LANDING, THE ACFT BEGAN TO PORPOISE. HE APPLIED POWER TO GO AROUND, BUT THE PLANE WENT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT COLLIDED WITH BRUSH & A CHAIN LINK FENCE & CAME TO REST ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. THE PLT REPORT HAVING 1 HR OF NIGHT TIME DURING THE PREVIOUS 90 DAYS.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING A NIGHT LANDING, THE ACFT BEGAN TO PORPOISE. HE APPLIED POWER TO GO AROUND, BUT THE PLANE WENT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT COLLIDED WITH BRUSH & A CHAIN LINK FENCE & CAME TO REST ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. THE PLT REPORT HAVING 1 HR OF NIGHT TIME DURING THE PREVIOUS 90 DAYS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:20 CDT
Nearest AirportDUPAGE (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream AA-5B
Tail NumberN4557E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:00
Weather SourceWFAC