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September 23, 1990 · Cessna 152 · N89038
Lakeville, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lakeville, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N89038
Operator
Flyteline Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA271
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE NOSED DOWN DURING A LANDING AT THE CONCLUSION OF A PERSONAL FLIGHT. THE AIRPLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED ALTHOUGH THE PRIVATE PILOT, THE ONLY PERSON ABOARD THE AIRPLANE, WAS NOT INJURED. THE PILOT RELATED IN THE PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT THAT DURING HIS LANDING FLARE HE ASSUMED A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE IN AN ATTEMPT TO LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF A SIDE DRIFT. HE THEN STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN NOSE WHEEL FIRST CAUSING THE NOSE WHEEL TO COLLAPSE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND ATTEMPTING TO FORCE THE AIRPLANE ONTO THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE NOSED DOWN DURING A LANDING AT THE CONCLUSION OF A PERSONAL FLIGHT. THE AIRPLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED ALTHOUGH THE PRIVATE PILOT, THE ONLY PERSON ABOARD THE AIRPLANE, WAS NOT INJURED. THE PILOT RELATED IN THE PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT THAT DURING HIS LANDING FLARE HE ASSUMED A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE IN AN ATTEMPT TO LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF A SIDE DRIFT. HE THEN STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN NOSE WHEEL FIRST CAUSING THE NOSE WHEEL TO COLLAPSE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportAIRLAKE (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length4098 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN89038
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlyteline Services
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 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 13 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC