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May 19, 1982 · Cessna 152 · N5399B
Ainsworth, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ainsworth, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5399B
Operator
Rainbow Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC82DA084
THE PILOT ELECTED TO TAXI ON A CLOSED RUNWAY THAT WAS USED TO STORE PILES OF CORN. THE PILOT STATED THAT A GUST OF WIND FORCED THE AIRCRAFT INTO A PILE OF CORN CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE NOSE GEAR. WIND GUSTS WERE REPORTED TO 22 KNOTS.
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THE PILOT ELECTED TO TAXI ON A CLOSED RUNWAY THAT WAS USED TO STORE PILES OF CORN. THE PILOT STATED THAT A GUST OF WIND FORCED THE AIRCRAFT INTO A PILE OF CORN CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE NOSE GEAR. WIND GUSTS WERE REPORTED TO 22 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest AirportAinsworth Muni (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5399B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRainbow Aviation
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 20 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:48