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May 26, 1994 · Cessna 152 · N757SU

Olathe, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Olathe, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N757SU
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA181

WHILE LANDING TO THE SOUTH WITH A TAILWIND THE PILOT OVERFLEW A MOWING MACHINE AND LANDED LONG. THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot-in-command (CFI's) improper compensation for wind conditions and his poor in flight decision making. Factors were a tailwind and a vehicle on the runway.

Full Narrative

On May 26, 1994, at 1630 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N757SU, registered to Kansas Aircraft Corp of Olathe, Kansas, and operated by a flight instructor and non pilot-rated passenger, experienced an overrun on runway 17 (2,440' x 75' dry turf) at Cedar Air Park, Olathe, Kansas, while the instructor was demonstrating a downwind landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The instructor and passenger reported no injuries. The demonstration flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91. The flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight last departed Johnson County Executive Airport, Olathe Kansas, at 1400. The flight instructor stated that he landed longer than normal to leave clearance between himself and a mower on the north end of the runway. He stated that he landed on runway 17 with the prevailing wind of 060 degrees at 8 knots. The witness operating the mower stated the wind to be 360 degrees at 15 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportCedar Air Park (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length2440 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN757SU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:30
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data