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July 23, 1982 · Cessna 172N · N733CH
Isle, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Isle, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N733CH
Operator
Keith C Kodalen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA269
THE PILOT WAS ON A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT AND BEGAN AN APPROACH TO A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. HE REPORTED THAT THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE GOOD WITH LIGHT TURBULENCE. ABOUT 100 FT FROM THE THRESHOLD, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SETTLE AND THE PILOT ADDED POWER. HOWEVER, THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN IN BRUSH AND LONG GRASS, THEN NOSED OVER.
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THE PILOT WAS ON A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT AND BEGAN AN APPROACH TO A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. HE REPORTED THAT THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE GOOD WITH LIGHT TURBULENCE. ABOUT 100 FT FROM THE THRESHOLD, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SETTLE AND THE PILOT ADDED POWER. HOWEVER, THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN IN BRUSH AND LONG GRASS, THEN NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:05 CDT
Nearest AirportIsle South Campground (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN733CH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKeith C Kodalen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter0