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September 9, 1990 · Cessna 152 · N714TR
Garrison, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Garrison, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N714TR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA260
THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN NORMALLY ON THE MAIN GEAR AND COMMENCED ROLL OUT. WHEN THE NOSE GEAR TOUCHED DOWN IT COLLAPSED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED DURING IMPACT WITH THE TERRAIN. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS CRACKED IN THE VICINITY OF TWO WELDS AT THE FIREWALL ATTACHMENT. THESE CRACKS HAD RUST IN THEM. THE COLLAPSE OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR WAS COINCIDENT WITH THE CRACKS IN THE ENGINE MOUNT.
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THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN NORMALLY ON THE MAIN GEAR AND COMMENCED ROLL OUT. WHEN THE NOSE GEAR TOUCHED DOWN IT COLLAPSED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED DURING IMPACT WITH THE TERRAIN. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS CRACKED IN THE VICINITY OF TWO WELDS AT THE FIREWALL ATTACHMENT. THESE CRACKS HAD RUST IN THEM. THE COLLAPSE OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR WAS COINCIDENT WITH THE CRACKS IN THE ENGINE MOUNT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length1400 ft
Runway Width110 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN714TR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO