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August 17, 1983 · Cessna 150 · N11279
Savanna, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Savanna, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N11279
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI83LA385
THE PLT REPORTED THE WINDS WERE FROM 160 DEG AT 7 KTS & THAT HE BACK TAXIED ON RWY 14 TO TAKEOFF. HE REPORTED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, HE ENCOUNTERED A RIGHT X-WIND, & WHEN HE WAS APRX 2/3 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RWY, THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT. AFTER DEPARTING THE RWY, THE PLT REDUCED THE POWER TO ABOUT THE TAKEOFF. FEARING THAT TOO MUCH BRAKING WOULD FLIP THE ACFT OVER, HE GENTLY APPLIED THE BRAKES. AFTER SLOWING TO ABOUT 10 KTS, THE ACFT 'NOSED INTO A SMALL CULVERT' & WENT OVER ON ITS TOP. APRX 35 MI NORTHWEST AT DUBUQUE, IA, THE 1252 CDT WIND WAS FROM 270 DEG AT 12 KTS.
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THE PLT REPORTED THE WINDS WERE FROM 160 DEG AT 7 KTS & THAT HE BACK TAXIED ON RWY 14 TO TAKEOFF. HE REPORTED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, HE ENCOUNTERED A RIGHT X-WIND, & WHEN HE WAS APRX 2/3 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RWY, THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT. AFTER DEPARTING THE RWY, THE PLT REDUCED THE POWER TO ABOUT THE TAKEOFF. FEARING THAT TOO MUCH BRAKING WOULD FLIP THE ACFT OVER, HE GENTLY APPLIED THE BRAKES. AFTER SLOWING TO ABOUT 10 KTS, THE ACFT 'NOSED INTO A SMALL CULVERT' & WENT OVER ON ITS TOP. APRX 35 MI NORTHWEST AT DUBUQUE, IA, THE 1252 CDT WIND WAS FROM 270 DEG AT 12 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportStransky Mem. (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length2950 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN11279
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 18 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:52
Weather SourceWFAC