# NTSB MKC83LA030: Cessna 152, N65539, 1nm N. Or Mcgre, NE, November 6, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 6, 1982, 16:15 local (23:15 UTC)
- Place: 1nm N. Or Mcgre, NE
- Coordinates: 41.750148, -103.420799 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.7501&lon=-103.4208&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 6, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69629
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC83LA030
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69629/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA030

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - in-flight planning/decision - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
  - overconfidence in personal ability, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - snow covered (contributing factor)
  - procedures/directives - not attained, pilot in command (contributing factor)

## Analysis

UPON DISCOVERING HIS INTENDED POINT OF LANDING WAS CLOSED, THE PILOT CHOSE TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT ON A NEARBY ROAD. DURING HIS FINAL APPROACH THE PILOT SAW A POWER LINE AND DOVE UNDER IT LANDING SHORT. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH ROAD SIGNS DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N65539](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N65539-2014-04-04), registration cancelled 2014-04-04, S/N 15281604, 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
- Serial number: 15281604
- Airframe hours: 1030
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Lance Scott Weaver
- Registered owner: Lloyds Carpet & Furn Clean Inc
- Departed: RAP, RAPID CITY, SD
- Destination: 41V, BAYARD, NE

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 22; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 218 total, 171 in this make and model, 173 as pilot in command, 26 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 35 statute miles
- Temperature: 122 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 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 19821106062989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821106062989A), Nov 6, 1982: Cessna 152, Mcgrew, NE, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted landing on road. Aircraft hit sign posts causing substantial damage.

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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