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July 29, 2000 · Cessna 152 · N93289

Indianapolis, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N93289
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA232

The commercial pilot reported he was working on his Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating and had taken a non-pilot rated passenger flying to practice flight instruction. The pilot reported he never took his hands off the controls. The pilot reported, "On short final I explained that we needed to 'flare, or pull back on the controls.' [The passenger] began pushing instead. I pulled back and again said, 'No, pull back.' [The passenger] pushed harder so I grabbed the yolk with both hands and yelled, 'Pull back' while trying to regain control. He panicked and shoved the yolk all the way forward, locking his elbows. We hit the runway nose first just right of centerline, crumpling the nose gear and skidded about 200 yards, damaging the prop and underbody."

NTSB Probable Cause

the non-pilot rated passenger's improper flare and not relinquishing the controls, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action and the pilot's poor decision to practice instruction with an unqualified pilot prior to becoming a Certified Flight Instructor.

Full Narrative

On July 28, 2000, at 1940 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, N93289, operated by Indianapolis Aviation, was substantially damaged when the airplane bounced during landing and the nose gear collapsed. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was conducting local touch and goes at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport (UMP), Fishers, Indiana. The commercial pilot was practicing flying from the right seat of the airplane with a non-pilot rated passenger in the left seat. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported he was working on his Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating and had taken a non-pilot rated passenger flying to practice flight instruction. The pilot reported he never took his hands off the controls. The pilot reported, "On short final I explained that we needed to 'flare, or pull back on the controls.' [The passenger] began pushing instead. I pulled back and again said, 'No, pull back.' [The passenger] pushed harder so I grabbed the yolk with both hands and yelled, 'Pull back' while trying to regain control. He panicked and shoved the yolk all the way forward, locking his elbows. We hit the runway nose first just right of centerline, crumpling the nose gear and skidded about 200 yards, damaging the prop and underbody."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:40 EDT
Nearest AirportIndianapolis Metropolitan (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length3860 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN93289
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 20 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 13000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 14 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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