On May 15, 1983, a Cessna 120 (registration N3019N) was involved in an aviation accident near Grandville, MI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot increased bank angle during a turn to align on final approach, causing the aircraft to lose speed and stall. The aircraft struck the ground about 480 feet southwest of the runway threshold.
Accident Sequence
The pilot increased the bank angle during a turn intended to align the aircraft on the final approach path. Subsequently, the aircraft lost speed and entered an aerodynamic stall. The aircraft then struck the ground approximately 480 feet southwest of the runway threshold.
Weather Conditions
A weather observation recorded at a station about 10 miles east in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at 1700 Eastern Daylight Time reported winds from 080 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots. However, the pilot reported that the wind at the airport was from the north-northwest at the time of the accident.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 15 May 1983 Cessna 120 accident near Grandville, MI?
A pilot increased bank angle during a turn to align on final approach, causing the aircraft to lose speed and stall. The aircraft struck the ground about 480 feet southwest of the runway threshold.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 May 1983 involved a Cessna 120, registration N3019N, at Grandville, MI.
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