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June 23, 1990 · Cessna 152 · N48741
Clinton, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Clinton, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N48741
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO90LA061
THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT. HE WAS PRACTICING LANDINGS TO A FULL STOP. THE FLT WAS ON THE SECOND LANDING WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE LANDING WAS ON THE FIRST THIRD OF THE RWY. HE STATED THAT WHEN THE ACFT BOUNCED ON TOUCH DOWN. HE APPLIED POWER TO RECOVER, AND WHEN THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN AGAIN, IT SWERVED LEFT AND WENT OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY. THE PLT STATED HE FORGOT TO REDUCE POWER. THE ACFT TRAVELED ABOUT 1000 FT AND COLLIDED WITH THREE PARKED ACFT. THE PLT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT. HE WAS PRACTICING LANDINGS TO A FULL STOP. THE FLT WAS ON THE SECOND LANDING WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE LANDING WAS ON THE FIRST THIRD OF THE RWY. HE STATED THAT WHEN THE ACFT BOUNCED ON TOUCH DOWN. HE APPLIED POWER TO RECOVER, AND WHEN THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN AGAIN, IT SWERVED LEFT AND WENT OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY. THE PLT STATED HE FORGOT TO REDUCE POWER. THE ACFT TRAVELED ABOUT 1000 FT AND COLLIDED WITH THREE PARKED ACFT. THE PLT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWashington Exe/Hyde Field (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length2820 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN48741
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 2 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 9500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC