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March 17, 1992 · Piper PA-22-108 · N5276Z
Stevensville, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Stevensville, MD
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-108
Tail Number
N5276Z
Operator
Annapolis Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO92LA042
DURING A SIMULATED ENGINE OUT FORCED LANDING, THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET SHORT OF RUNWAY 10 AT KENTMORR AIRPARK AIRPORT, NEAR STEVENSVILLE, MARYLAND. THE NOSE GEAR ENCOUNTERED SOFT GRASSY TERRAIN, SINKING APPROXIMATELY FOUR TO FIVE INCHES IN THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE SLID APPROXIMATELY 70 FEET, NOSED OVER, AND SLID ANOTHER 30 FEET. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST, INVERTED, APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE INTENDED RUNWAY. THE CFI STATED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS PRIOR TO THE TOUCHDOWN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE CERTIFICATED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S (CFI'S) INADEQUATE SUPERVISION DURING THE SIMULATED EMERGENCY LANDING. SOFT TERRAIN IN THE TOUCHDOWN AREA WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Full Narrative
DURING A SIMULATED ENGINE OUT FORCED LANDING, THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET SHORT OF RUNWAY 10 AT KENTMORR AIRPARK AIRPORT, NEAR STEVENSVILLE, MARYLAND. THE NOSE GEAR ENCOUNTERED SOFT GRASSY TERRAIN, SINKING APPROXIMATELY FOUR TO FIVE INCHES IN THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE SLID APPROXIMATELY 70 FEET, NOSED OVER, AND SLID ANOTHER 30 FEET. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST, INVERTED, APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE INTENDED RUNWAY. THE CFI STATED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS PRIOR TO THE TOUCHDOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportKentmoor Airpark (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length2050 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-108
Tail NumberN5276Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAnnapolis Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1B · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 8 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC