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May 25, 1999 · Cessna 152 · N89854

Marietta, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Marietta, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N89854
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW99LA151

The 123-hour private pilot lost control of the aircraft after encountering 'porpoising' while landing on a 3,250 foot turf runway. The pilot added power to attempt to abort the landing; however, the pilot failed to release the brakes. The airplane collided with the airport's perimeter fence and trees.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of control due to his improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Full Narrative

On May 25, 1999, at 1600 central daylight time, a Cessna 152 airplane, N89854, was substantially damaged following a loss of control while landing near Marietta, Oklahoma. The non-instrument rated private pilot and his passenger were not injured. The airplane was owned and operated by Delta Aeronautics, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for Title 14 CFR Part 91 flight for which a flight plan was not filed. The flight originated from the Meacham International Airport, near Fort Worth, Texas, at 1500. According to personnel at the airport, the pilot lost directional control of the airplane while performing touch and go landings on runway 17 at the Love County Municipal Airport, near Marietta, Oklahoma. The operator stated that following a normal landing on the 3,250 foot turf runway, the airplane "porpoised a couple of times and the airplane went off the left side" of the 35 foot wide runway. The 123-hour pilot stated that he applied engine power in an attempt to abort the landing; however, he failed to release the brakes. In the narrative portion of the enclosed NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated that soon after he added power to abort the landing, he realized "that the distance between [the] aircraft and the obstacles was very short," so he reduced engine power. The airplane collided with the airstrip's perimeter fence and trees adjacent to the airstrip. Examination of the airplane by the FAA inspector revealed that the right wing and the fuselage sustained structural damage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLove County (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length3250 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN89854
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT

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