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April 10, 1991 · Cessna 152 · N116SS
Durant, OK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Durant, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N116SS
Operator
S E O S U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW91LA063
THE PILOT FAILED TO CORRECT A LEFT DRIFT THAT DEVELOPED DURING THE FLARE. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN IN A LEFT DRIFT NEAR THE LEFT EDGE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, STRUCK A FENCE POLE AND CAME TO REST.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT DURING THE FLARE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT FAILED TO CORRECT A LEFT DRIFT THAT DEVELOPED DURING THE FLARE. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN IN A LEFT DRIFT NEAR THE LEFT EDGE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, STRUCK A FENCE POLE AND CAME TO REST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 CDT
Nearest AirportEAKER (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN116SS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorS E O S U
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 21 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO