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May 7, 1982 · Cessna 152 · N6265P
Peoria, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Peoria, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6265P
Operator
Charles W Sauerwein
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA153
THE PILOT DEPARTED MT HAWLEY AIRPORT FOR GREATER PEORIA AIRPORT TO PRACTICE TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. HIS FIRST APPROACH WAS HIGH AND HE MADE A GO-AROUND. HE REPORTED THAT HIS SECOND APPROACH WAS A BIT TOO HIGH, BUT HE ELECTED TO CONTINUE SINCE THE RUNWAY WAS LONG. HE STATED THAT HE TOUCHED DOWN JUST BEYOND THE 1000 FT MARKER WITH THE AIRSPEED JUST OVER 70 KNOTS AND THE PLANE BOUNCED 3 TO 5 FT. AFTER THE SECOND TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED UP ABOUT 15 TO 20 FT, THEN SETTLED HARD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER, ENGINE FIREWALL, AND ENGINE MOUNTS.
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THE PILOT DEPARTED MT HAWLEY AIRPORT FOR GREATER PEORIA AIRPORT TO PRACTICE TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. HIS FIRST APPROACH WAS HIGH AND HE MADE A GO-AROUND. HE REPORTED THAT HIS SECOND APPROACH WAS A BIT TOO HIGH, BUT HE ELECTED TO CONTINUE SINCE THE RUNWAY WAS LONG. HE STATED THAT HE TOUCHED DOWN JUST BEYOND THE 1000 FT MARKER WITH THE AIRSPEED JUST OVER 70 KNOTS AND THE PLANE BOUNCED 3 TO 5 FT. AFTER THE SECOND TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED UP ABOUT 15 TO 20 FT, THEN SETTLED HARD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER, ENGINE FIREWALL, AND ENGINE MOUNTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:56 CDT
Nearest AirportGreater Peoria (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6265P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles W Sauerwein
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:21