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October 1, 1983 · Cessna 150G · N2857S
Glenville, WV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Glenville, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N2857S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA006
GROUND FOG STARTED DEVELOPING AS THE FLT APPROACHED ITS DESTINATION. DURING THE VOR-B APPROACH TO RWY 16 THE PLT SPOTTED THE RWY LIGHTS ABOUT A MILE OUT & SET UP ON LEFT BASE TO THE RWY. THE PLT TURNED FINAL BUT DRIFTED LEFT OF BASE.THE PLT STATED THAT DUE TO THE GROUND FOG THE RWY LIGHTS & VASI BLURRED ALL VISION. THE ACFT WAS TOO FAR LEFT OF CENTERLINE & STALLED ONTO THE RWY DURING THE MANEUVER.
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GROUND FOG STARTED DEVELOPING AS THE FLT APPROACHED ITS DESTINATION. DURING THE VOR-B APPROACH TO RWY 16 THE PLT SPOTTED THE RWY LIGHTS ABOUT A MILE OUT & SET UP ON LEFT BASE TO THE RWY. THE PLT TURNED FINAL BUT DRIFTED LEFT OF BASE.THE PLT STATED THAT DUE TO THE GROUND FOG THE RWY LIGHTS & VASI BLURRED ALL VISION. THE ACFT WAS TOO FAR LEFT OF CENTERLINE & STALLED ONTO THE RWY DURING THE MANEUVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length1650 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN2857S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 9 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC