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March 12, 1991 · Cessna 152 · N69095
Caldwell, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Caldwell, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N69095
Operator
Caldwell Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC91LA087
ON HIS 1ST APCH TO LAND AT NIGHT, THE PLT HAD PLANNED A TOUCH AND GO LANDING, BUT HAD DIFFICULTY BLEEDING OFF AIRSPEED, SO HE DECIDED TO GO AROUND. ON THE 2ND APCH, HE ELECTED TO MAKE A FULL STOP LANDING. HOWEVER, DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. A POST-ACDNT EXAM DISCLOSED NO PROBLEM WITH EITHER THE FLT CONTROLS OR THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT. DARKNESS WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Full Narrative
ON HIS 1ST APCH TO LAND AT NIGHT, THE PLT HAD PLANNED A TOUCH AND GO LANDING, BUT HAD DIFFICULTY BLEEDING OFF AIRSPEED, SO HE DECIDED TO GO AROUND. ON THE 2ND APCH, HE ELECTED TO MAKE A FULL STOP LANDING. HOWEVER, DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. A POST-ACDNT EXAM DISCLOSED NO PROBLEM WITH EITHER THE FLT CONTROLS OR THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EST
Nearest AirportEssex County (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length4553 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN69095
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCaldwell Flight Academy
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 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind340° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 10 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO