No fatalities

Pilot Lands on Construction Taxiway After Overshooting Turn (N1316U)

Lansing, IL, US

On October 29, 1989, a Cessna 172 (registration N1316U) was involved in an aviation accident near Lansing, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (TAXIWAY/CONSTRUCTION AREA). THE STEEL MARKER POLES CONTRIBUTED TO THE AIRCRAFT DAMAGE. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a landing attempt on a newly extended runway, a pilot overshot the final approach turn due to crosswind and inadvertently aligned with a taxiway under construction, striking steel marker poles and damaging the aircraft.

Event Overview

The pilot intended to land on the newly extended Runway 27. The wind was reported from 190 degrees at 12 knots.

Approach and Alignment

As the pilot executed a left turn to final approach, he overshot the turn. This was attributed to the crosswind condition. Consequently, the aircraft became inadvertently aligned with a taxiway that was also under construction for lengthening.

Landing and Impact

During the flare, the pilot realized the aircraft was aligned with the taxiway. At approximately that time, the aircraft encountered a gust and touched down. The pilot elected to continue the landing. During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a series of steel marker poles, each 12 to 24 inches high. This impact resulted in aircraft damage.

Conclusion

No further details are available from the source regarding causal factors or other circumstances.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Oct 1989 Cessna 172 accident near Lansing, IL?

During a landing attempt on a newly extended runway, a pilot overshot the final approach turn due to crosswind and inadvertently aligned with a taxiway under construction, striking steel marker poles and damaging the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Oct 1989 Cessna 172 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Oct 1989 involved a Cessna 172, registration N1316U, at Lansing, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (TAXIWAY/CONSTRUCTION AREA). THE STEEL MARKER POLES CONTRIBUTED TO THE AIRCRAFT DAMAGE.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X29574. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.