Casualties unknown

1987-11-21: Cessna 337 (N6255F) — Kankakee, IL

Kankakee, IL, US

On November 21, 1987, a Cessna 337 (registration N6255F) was involved in an aviation accident near Kankakee, IL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot heard a departing aircraft on the same runway, modified his approach, and after touchdown the aircraft bounced and stalled, causing the nose gear to collapse.

Incident Overview

A pilot was attempting to land on runway 22 at an uncontrolled airport. During the approach, he heard another pilot transmit that he was about to depart from the same runway. While turning onto final approach, the pilot observed an aircraft taxiing to runway 22. He made a radio call to inform the departing aircraft of his intentions.

Sequence of Events

The pilot stated that he kept his airspeed up on final approach, anticipating a possible go-around. The departing aircraft held short of the runway. The pilot then attempted to land. As a result of the modified approach, upon touchdown the aircraft bounced. The aircraft then stalled onto the runway.

Outcome

Shortly after the stall, the nose gear collapsed. No other details regarding damage, injuries, or aircraft identification were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X32502. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.