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January 6, 1982 · Cessna 152 · N4900L
Paxton, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 6, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Paxton, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N4900L
Operator
Chanute Afb Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA021
DURING THE STUDENT'S LAST LANDING, THE LANDING GEAR STRUCK A SNOWBERM AT THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. REPORTEDLY, THE BERM COULD NOT BE SEEN FROM THE AIR. AFTER HITTING THE BERM, THE INSTRUCTOR TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND COMPLETED THE LANDING. AN EXAMINATION REVEALED DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER AND LANDING GEAR BOX FRAMES.
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DURING THE STUDENT'S LAST LANDING, THE LANDING GEAR STRUCK A SNOWBERM AT THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. REPORTEDLY, THE BERM COULD NOT BE SEEN FROM THE AIR. AFTER HITTING THE BERM, THE INSTRUCTOR TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND COMPLETED THE LANDING. AN EXAMINATION REVEALED DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER AND LANDING GEAR BOX FRAMES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 CST
Nearest AirportPaxton Municipal (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN4900L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChanute Afb Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-A2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg