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January 6, 1986 · Cessna 172M · N8521X
Anderson, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 6, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Anderson, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N8521X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA060
THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD ON THE NOSE GEAR DURING A X-WIND LANDING. THE PLT REPORTED THE ACFT DROPPED TO THE RWY FROM AN ALT OF APRX 10 FT AGL. REPORTED WINDS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WERE FROM 240 DEGS AT 15 KTS GUSTING TO 23 KTS.
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THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD ON THE NOSE GEAR DURING A X-WIND LANDING. THE PLT REPORTED THE ACFT DROPPED TO THE RWY FROM AN ALT OF APRX 10 FT AGL. REPORTED WINDS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WERE FROM 240 DEGS AT 15 KTS GUSTING TO 23 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:05 EST
Nearest AirportANDERSON (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN8521X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind240° @ 15 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time03:10
Weather SourceWFAC