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December 22, 1982 · Cessna 152 · N6477P
Ridott, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 22, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ridott, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6477P
Operator
David L Shipley
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA064
THIS WAS THE PILOT'S FIRST OPERATION ON THE 1320 FT STRIP. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, HE ENCOUNTERED POOR BRAKING ACTION AND ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND. WHEN HE REALIZED HE HAD INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING, HE ABORTED THE GO-AROUND. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH 2 FENCES. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE PULLED UP TO CLEAR THE FIRST FENCE, BUT THE RIGHT WHEEL HIT THE FENCE. AFTER TOUCHING DOWN AGAIN, THE AIRCRAFT SLID INTO THE SECOND FENCE. THE AIRPORT OWNER REPORTED THAT THE SUN HAD MELTED THE FROZEN SURFACE, MAKING IT SLICK.
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THIS WAS THE PILOT'S FIRST OPERATION ON THE 1320 FT STRIP. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, HE ENCOUNTERED POOR BRAKING ACTION AND ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND. WHEN HE REALIZED HE HAD INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING, HE ABORTED THE GO-AROUND. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH 2 FENCES. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE PULLED UP TO CLEAR THE FIRST FENCE, BUT THE RIGHT WHEEL HIT THE FENCE. AFTER TOUCHING DOWN AGAIN, THE AIRCRAFT SLID INTO THE SECOND FENCE. THE AIRPORT OWNER REPORTED THAT THE SUN HAD MELTED THE FROZEN SURFACE, MAKING IT SLICK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:05 CST
Nearest AirportRuss Jansen Rla (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length1320 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6477P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid L Shipley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg