# NTSB CHI85LA215: Cessna 152, N67955, Marshfield, WI, May 27, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 27, 1985, 14:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Marshfield, WI
- Coordinates: 44.659461, -90.169967 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.6595&lon=-90.1700&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13079
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI85LA215
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13079/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA215

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE PILOT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A FIELD. AFTER CHECKING THE ACFT FUEL TANKS HE ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF ON A GRAVEL ROAD. DURING THE GROUND RUN THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES & SKIDDED INTO A FIELD.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N67955](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N67955-2013-08-20), registration cancelled 2013-08-20, S/N 15282114, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Airframe hours: 2208
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Daryl R. Lenz
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: MFI, MARSHFIELD, WI

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 26; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 270 total, 120 in this make and model, 14 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 66 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19850527021099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850527021099A), May 27, 1985: Cessna 152, Marshfield, WI, Substantial damage. Wingtip struck trees during attempted takeoff from road. Aircraft skidded into a field.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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