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January 5, 1993 · Cessna 152 · N4870B
Wichita Falls, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 5, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Wichita Falls, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N4870B
Operator
Qualiflight Training
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA062
THE 57 HOUR PRIVATE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AS HE APPLIED THE BRAKES DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED A DRAINAGE DITCH. THE NOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER, COMING TO REST INVERTED. EXAMINATION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM REVEALED NO ANOMALIES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE 57 HOUR PRIVATE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AS HE APPLIED THE BRAKES DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED A DRAINAGE DITCH. THE NOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER, COMING TO REST INVERTED. EXAMINATION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM REVEALED NO ANOMALIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 CST
Nearest AirportKICKAPOO (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4216 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN4870B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorQualiflight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-235-L2B · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC