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October 22, 1990 · Cessna 172N · N734KG
Grand Prairie, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 22, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grand Prairie, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N734KG
Operator
Cam-Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW91LA008
THE 30 HOUR STUDENT PILOT STATED THAT HE LANDED FAST AND TOUCHED DOWN NOSE GEAR FIRST. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY WHEEL BARROWED DOWN THE RUNWAY AND THE STUDENT APPLIED LEFT RUDDER. THE AIRPLANE THEN DEPARTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND THE LEFT WING COLLIDED WITH THE VASI SYSTEM.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE TECHNIQUE AND USE OF RUDDER.
Full Narrative
THE 30 HOUR STUDENT PILOT STATED THAT HE LANDED FAST AND TOUCHED DOWN NOSE GEAR FIRST. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY WHEEL BARROWED DOWN THE RUNWAY AND THE STUDENT APPLIED LEFT RUDDER. THE AIRPLANE THEN DEPARTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND THE LEFT WING COLLIDED WITH THE VASI SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:05 CDT
Nearest AirportMunicipal (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN734KG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCam-Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 8 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC