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August 4, 1991 · Cessna 152 · N5134Q
Warrensburg, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Warrensburg, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5134Q
Operator
Central Missouri State Un
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA247
THE STUDENT PILOT SAID THAT WHILE PRACTICING SHORT FIELD TAKEOFFS AND LDGS, HE FELT HE WAS TOO LOW ON FINAL APPROACH. HE APPLIED FULL POWER FOR A GO-AROUND, BUT THE ACFT SWERVED LEFT, PITCHED NOSE DOWN, STRUCK THE TERRAIN AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF OPERATION BY THE PILOT.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT SAID THAT WHILE PRACTICING SHORT FIELD TAKEOFFS AND LDGS, HE FELT HE WAS TOO LOW ON FINAL APPROACH. HE APPLIED FULL POWER FOR A GO-AROUND, BUT THE ACFT SWERVED LEFT, PITCHED NOSE DOWN, STRUCK THE TERRAIN AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSKYHAVEN (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5134Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Missouri State Un
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 20 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 22000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC