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November 28, 2008 · Cessna 182 Q · N44LL
Gillespie, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Gillespie, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 182 Q
Tail Number
N44LL
Operator
Loveless Enterprises
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA089
The pilot reported that a 6-inch drainage pipe was lying across his private airstrip at the 1,600-foot mark of his 3,800-foot grass airstrip. He did two practice landings and takeoffs to make certain that he could land and takeoff without hitting the drainage pipe. After the second landing, he took three passengers for a flight. He reported that the takeoff was fine and he lifted off the runway 200 - 300 feet from the pipe. He reported that during the landing he did not get the airplane stopped in time and the airplane struck the drainage pipe and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot and the passengers were not injured.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-(general)-Decision related to condition
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that a 6-inch drainage pipe was lying across his private airstrip at the 1,600-foot mark of his 3,800-foot grass airstrip. He did two practice landings and takeoffs to make certain that he could land and takeoff without hitting the drainage pipe. After the second landing, he took three passengers for a flight. He reported that the takeoff was fine and he lifted off the runway 200 - 300 feet from the pipe. He reported that during the landing he did not get the airplane stopped in time and the airplane struck the drainage pipe and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot and the passengers were not injured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CST
Nearest AirportLindell Loveless Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182 Q
Tail NumberN44LL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLoveless Enterprises
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-540 · Reciprocating · 235
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 80 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0