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December 26, 1990 · Cessna 152 · N67401
Plymouth, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 26, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Plymouth, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N67401
Operator
Eisenhart Christopher D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA051
THE STUDENT WAS OPERATING THE CONTROLS ON FINAL. THE INSTRUCTOR BECAME AWARE THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT ALIGNED WITH THE CENTERLINE OF THE RUNWAY. HE TOOK CONTROL, BUT WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE HIGH SINK RATE PRIOR TO IMPACT WITH A SNOWBANK BY THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT SUBSEQUENTLY NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (CFI)'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE DUAL STUDENT.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT WAS OPERATING THE CONTROLS ON FINAL. THE INSTRUCTOR BECAME AWARE THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT ALIGNED WITH THE CENTERLINE OF THE RUNWAY. HE TOOK CONTROL, BUT WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE HIGH SINK RATE PRIOR TO IMPACT WITH A SNOWBANK BY THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT SUBSEQUENTLY NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:25 EST
Nearest AirportPLYMOUTH (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2550 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN67401
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEisenhart Christopher D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-234-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourceWFAC