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March 21, 1982 · Cessna 172 · N9131H
Clarksville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Clarksville, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N9131H
Operator
Hap S Aerial Enterprises
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA094
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS BLOWING AT 12 KNOTS WHEN HE TOOK OFF ON A LOCAL FLIGHT. HOWEVER, WHEN HE RETURNED TO LAND, IT WAS FROM 270 DEGREES AT ABOUT 30 KNOTS. WHILE LANDING ON RUNWAY 18, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO SOFT MUD AND WAS DAMAGED. THE AIRPORT HAD ANOTHER RUNWAY (14/32) WHICH WAS HARD SURFACED AND WAS 3900 FT LONG.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS BLOWING AT 12 KNOTS WHEN HE TOOK OFF ON A LOCAL FLIGHT. HOWEVER, WHEN HE RETURNED TO LAND, IT WAS FROM 270 DEGREES AT ABOUT 30 KNOTS. WHILE LANDING ON RUNWAY 18, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO SOFT MUD AND WAS DAMAGED. THE AIRPORT HAD ANOTHER RUNWAY (14/32) WHICH WAS HARD SURFACED AND WAS 3900 FT LONG.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 EST
Nearest AirportClark County (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN9131H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHap S Aerial Enterprises
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0