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May 27, 2001 · Cessna 152 · N6154Q

Patriot, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Patriot, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6154Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI01LA148

The pilot attempted a takeoff from an unimproved private landing strip described as a gravel road approximately 1,800 feet by 14 feet in dimension. A left quartering headwind of 7 knots with a gust of 18 knots prevailed at the time of the accident.. Upon liftoff, the airplane drifted off the right side of the gravel road and the right main landing gear contact 6 inch high grass. The pilot also reported that his biennial flight review had expired.

NTSB Probable Cause

the inadequate rotation speed and compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. Contributing factors were the crosswind and gust.

Full Narrative

On May 27, 2001, at 1530 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, N6154Q, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged during a takeoff from a gravel road near Patriot, Indiana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot and passenger received no injuries. The flight was en route to the Blue Ash Airport, Cincinnati, Ohio. The pilot reported that the main landing gear contacted the ground when the airplane was drifting off the edge of the takeoff area. He also stated that a quartering headwind was present during the takeoff attempt. In a written statement, the pilot reported "Landed in farm field on gravel, 1800' straight, slightly inclined road. Uninhabited, no obstructions-landing was uneventful. Road was about 14' wide, with shallow ditch to the right. On take-off, with 10 [degrees] flaps, started roll, nose lifted. Left quartering gust pushed airplane to the right, right gear caught 6" grass [and] reduced forward momentum. Airplane veered into ditch [and] nosed over. Pre-mature liftoff [and] not enough left aileron input, together with gust contributed to end result." The pilot also reported that his biennial flight review had expired.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway30
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width14 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6154Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 7 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 48
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data