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August 28, 1982 · Cessna 172 · N22552
Winchester, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winchester, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N22552
Operator
Marianne Spangler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA330
THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ON A 1600 FT GRASS STRIP WITH A CROSSWIND OF ABOUT 5 KTS. HE REPORTED THAT HE CROSSED THE FENCE AT ABOUT 60 KTS WITH 15 DEG OF FLAPS, THEN TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 400 FT DOWN THE RUNWAY. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, HE SAW HE WOULD BE UNABLE TO STOP ON THE DRY GRASS RUNWAY AND DEVIATED TO THE RIGHT INTO SOFT DIRT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT WENT UP ON ITS NOSE, THEN FELL BACK DOWN ON THE GEAR.
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THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ON A 1600 FT GRASS STRIP WITH A CROSSWIND OF ABOUT 5 KTS. HE REPORTED THAT HE CROSSED THE FENCE AT ABOUT 60 KTS WITH 15 DEG OF FLAPS, THEN TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 400 FT DOWN THE RUNWAY. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, HE SAW HE WOULD BE UNABLE TO STOP ON THE DRY GRASS RUNWAY AND DEVIATED TO THE RIGHT INTO SOFT DIRT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT WENT UP ON ITS NOSE, THEN FELL BACK DOWN ON THE GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30
Nearest AirportSpangler Rla (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length1600 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN22552
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMarianne Spangler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0