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July 21, 1982 · Cessna 152 · N757LG
Jacksonville, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N757LG
Operator
Flite Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82FEV06
LANDING WAS MADE ON SOD RWY 4. TOUCHDOWN WAS APPROXIMATELY 60 FT PRIOR TO CROSSING THE HARD SURFACE PARALLEL TAXIWAY FOR RWY 13/31. THE NOSE WHEEL BROKE OFF UPON CONTACT WITH THE HARD SURFACE OF THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY. THERE WAS AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH LIP BETWEEN RWY 4 & THE EDGE OF THE TAXIWAY FOR RWY 13/31.
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LANDING WAS MADE ON SOD RWY 4. TOUCHDOWN WAS APPROXIMATELY 60 FT PRIOR TO CROSSING THE HARD SURFACE PARALLEL TAXIWAY FOR RWY 13/31. THE NOSE WHEEL BROKE OFF UPON CONTACT WITH THE HARD SURFACE OF THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY. THERE WAS AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH LIP BETWEEN RWY 4 & THE EDGE OF THE TAXIWAY FOR RWY 13/31.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportJacksonville (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN757LG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlite Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter0