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August 17, 1993 · Cessna 152 · N25379
Carr, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Carr, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N25379
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN93LA104
THE SOLO STUDENT PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A PRACTICE SOFT FIELD TOUCH AND GO LANDING ON A GRASS STRIP. THE LANDING WAS FROM WEST TO EAST WITH THE WIND FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 10 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 20 KNOTS. DURING LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A GUST AND WENT OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY ONTO ROUGH TERRAIN AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING ROLL. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT DISREGARDING THE TAILWIND, AND ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
On August 17, 1993, at 0720 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 152, N25379, was substantially damaged during landing at a private airstrip near Carr, Colorado. The student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the instructional flight. According to the student pilot, he was attempting a soft field landing to the east on the grass airstrip when a wind gust caused the airplane to drift to the right side of the runway. The airplane touched down and nosed over in rough terrain. The student pilot said the wind was from the northwest at 10 knots with gusts from 15 to 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:20 MDT
Nearest AirportBurnham Field (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN25379
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO