Casualties unknown

Pilot Lands on Closed Runway After Using Outdated Charts (N12600)

Kimball, NE, US

On February 11, 1988, a Cessna 172 (registration N12600) operated by Ortner Farms, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Kimball, NE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot using outdated charts landed on a closed runway, encountered a snow bank, and attempted a go-around but struck a fence, causing substantial damage to the aircraft.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that he was using outdated charts for his destination airport and failed to notice a new runway. He also did not see the yellow X's marking the closure of the old runway, which was nearly parallel to the active runway, within ten degrees of heading.

Sequence of Events

The pilot landed on the closed runway. During the landing roll, he observed a snow bank, approximately 2 to 3 feet high, crossing his path. He added power, flew over the obstacle, and relanded on the other side. Believing he could not stop in the remaining distance, he elected to abort the landing and go around.

Final Outcome

During the go-around, the pilot was unable to clear the fence at the airport boundary. The nose gear caught the wires, causing the aircraft to flip over. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that his use of outdated charts led to his failure to notice the new runway and the closed runway markings. He did not specify the aircraft type, registration, or other details in the report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Feb 1988 Cessna 172 accident near Kimball, NE?

A pilot using outdated charts landed on a closed runway, encountered a snow bank, and attempted a go-around but struck a fence, causing substantial damage to the aircraft.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Feb 1988 involved a Cessna 172, registration N12600, operated by Ortner Farms, Inc., at Kimball, NE.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25135. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.