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April 16, 1994 · Cessna 152 · N6315M

College Station, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
College Station, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6315M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA127

DURING LANDING THE PILOT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE MAIN LANDING GEAR AT 65 MILES PER HOUR AND IN A CRAB. THE PILOT PREMATURELY LOWERED THE NOSE GEAR RESULTING IN A BLOWN TIRE, BENT NOSE GEAR, AND BUCKLED FIRE WALL.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE IMPROPER LANDING, ABRUPT LOWERING OF THE NOSE GEAR. A FACTOR WAS THE LANDING AIRSPEED EXCEEDED.

Full Narrative

On April 16, 1994, at 1515 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N6315M, was substantially damaged during landing near College Station, Texas. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal local area flight. The pilot stated in the pilot/operator report that during landing he touched down on the main landing gear with zero flaps and "somewhat sideways." He further reported that his speed was approximately 65 miles per hour. The manufacturer states that landing can be performed at 37.5 to 43.4 miles per hour with flaps up. According to the pilot after touchdown on the main landing gear he prematurely lowered the nose gear to the ground and blew the tire. An examination of the aircraft by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the nose landing gear and the firewall was damaged. The aircraft was released to the owner.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest AirportEasterwood (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6315M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data