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February 6, 1982 · Cessna 182H · N8510S
Peoria, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 6, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Peoria, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 182H
Tail Number
N8510S
Operator
Charles R Boyer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA036
THE OWNER OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS A STUDENT PILOT. ANOTHER PERSON, WHO WAS A PRIVATE PILOT, STATED THAT HE WAS INVITED TO RIDE ALONG. THE PRIVATE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS UNAWARE THAT THE AIRCRAFT OWNER WAS NOT A CERTIFICATED PILOT. AFTER RETURNING FROM A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE OWNER/STUDENT PILOT MADE A CROSSWIND LANDING ON A SNOW-PACKED RUNWAY WITH SLICK PATCHES. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT SLID ON THE SLIPPERY SURFACE. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR STRUCK A 3-FOOT HIGH, WINDROWED SNOWBANK ALONG THE LEFT EDGE OF THE RUNWAY. THE CROSSWIND WAS GUSTING TO 15 KNOTS.
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THE OWNER OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS A STUDENT PILOT. ANOTHER PERSON, WHO WAS A PRIVATE PILOT, STATED THAT HE WAS INVITED TO RIDE ALONG. THE PRIVATE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS UNAWARE THAT THE AIRCRAFT OWNER WAS NOT A CERTIFICATED PILOT. AFTER RETURNING FROM A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE OWNER/STUDENT PILOT MADE A CROSSWIND LANDING ON A SNOW-PACKED RUNWAY WITH SLICK PATCHES. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT SLID ON THE SLIPPERY SURFACE. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR STRUCK A 3-FOOT HIGH, WINDROWED SNOWBANK ALONG THE LEFT EDGE OF THE RUNWAY. THE CROSSWIND WAS GUSTING TO 15 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest AirportMount Hawley Aux. (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2850 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182H
Tail NumberN8510S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles R Boyer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 9 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:20