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January 5, 1986 · Cessna 152 · N6422Q
West Chicago, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 5, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6422Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA058
DURING TAKEOFF ROLL THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF RUNWAY 28. THE STUDENT PILOT OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR THIS SOLO FLIGHT STATED THAT HE DID NOT HOLD ENOUGH LEFT AILERON INTO THE WIND TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND HE WAS EXPERIENCING. WINDS AT THE TIME WERE OUT OF 250 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS.
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DURING TAKEOFF ROLL THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF RUNWAY 28. THE STUDENT PILOT OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR THIS SOLO FLIGHT STATED THAT HE DID NOT HOLD ENOUGH LEFT AILERON INTO THE WIND TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND HE WAS EXPERIENCING. WINDS AT THE TIME WERE OUT OF 250 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 CST
Nearest AirportDupage Airport (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6422Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point9 C / 1 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC