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September 3, 1983 · Cessna 172M · N1857V
Grand Marais, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grand Marais, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N1857V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA409
THE PLT TOOK OFF FROM THE DEPARTURE POINT AFTER AN UNEXPECTED 1/2 HR DELAY. BY THE TIME HE ARRIVED AT HIS DESTINATION, IT WAS DARK. NO RWY LIGHTING SYS WAS INSTALLED, SO SOMEONE AT THE ARPT DROVE A CAR TO RWY 27 TO LIGHT UP THE APPROACH END WITH THE HEAD LIGHTS. DURING THE ARRIVAL, THE PLT LANDED LONG & WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RWY. THE ACFT WENT OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY, WENT OFF A 4 TO 5 FT EMBANKMENT & NOSED OVER.
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THE PLT TOOK OFF FROM THE DEPARTURE POINT AFTER AN UNEXPECTED 1/2 HR DELAY. BY THE TIME HE ARRIVED AT HIS DESTINATION, IT WAS DARK. NO RWY LIGHTING SYS WAS INSTALLED, SO SOMEONE AT THE ARPT DROVE A CAR TO RWY 27 TO LIGHT UP THE APPROACH END WITH THE HEAD LIGHTS. DURING THE ARRIVAL, THE PLT LANDED LONG & WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RWY. THE ACFT WENT OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY, WENT OFF A 4 TO 5 FT EMBANKMENT & NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:50 CDT
Nearest AirportDevils Track (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN1857V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO