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July 9, 1982 · Cessna 150J · N61130
Alton, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Alton, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N61130
Operator
Piasa Wings
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA249
THE STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR PILOT (IP) WERE DEPARTING ON AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT. IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE IP RETARDED THE THROTTLE TO SIMULATE AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE STUDENT LOWERED THE NOSE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, THEN PREMATURELY RAISED IT AGAIN. THE IP TOOK CORRECTIVE ACTION, BUT THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN IN A HIGH RATE OF DESCENT. JUST BEFORE TOUCHING DOWN, THE IP RAISED THE NOSE TO ABSORB THE SHOCK ON THE MAIN GEAR. HOWEVER, THE TAIL ALSO CONTACTED THE SURFACE AND WAS DAMAGED.
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THE STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR PILOT (IP) WERE DEPARTING ON AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT. IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE IP RETARDED THE THROTTLE TO SIMULATE AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE STUDENT LOWERED THE NOSE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, THEN PREMATURELY RAISED IT AGAIN. THE IP TOOK CORRECTIVE ACTION, BUT THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN IN A HIGH RATE OF DESCENT. JUST BEFORE TOUCHING DOWN, THE IP RAISED THE NOSE TO ABSORB THE SHOCK ON THE MAIN GEAR. HOWEVER, THE TAIL ALSO CONTACTED THE SURFACE AND WAS DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCivic Memorial (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN61130
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPiasa Wings
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter0