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February 26, 1988 · Cessna 150 · N8850G
Manhattan, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Manhattan, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N8850G
Operator
Spicer Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA056
WHILE PRACTICING SHORT FIELD LDGS AT NIGHT, THE PILOT STATED HE FELT HE STALLED ON FINAL ABOUT 15 TO 20 FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED THREE TIMES, STRIKING EACH WING ON THE FIRST TWO TOUCHDOWNS AND COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY ON THE LAST TOUCHDOWN.
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WHILE PRACTICING SHORT FIELD LDGS AT NIGHT, THE PILOT STATED HE FELT HE STALLED ON FINAL ABOUT 15 TO 20 FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED THREE TIMES, STRIKING EACH WING ON THE FIRST TWO TOUCHDOWNS AND COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY ON THE LAST TOUCHDOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 CST
Nearest AirportManhattan (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN8850G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSpicer Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind193°
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:45
Weather SourceWFAC