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April 1, 1988 · Cessna 152 · N68726
Charleston, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Charleston, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N68726
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL88LA126
THE STUDENT PLT RPTD THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS LOW ON FINAL APPCH, AND THAT HE APPLIED PWR TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. AFTER CROSSING THE RWY THRESHOLD, HE REDUCED THE PWR TO IDLE & LOWERED THE NOSE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. HE INITIATED A FLARE PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, BUT THE AIRPLANE LANDED HARD IN A NOSE-LOW ATTITUDE. THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO PORPOISE, AND THE NOSE LDG GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY SKIDDED OFF OF THE SIDE OF THE RWY. THE STUDENT PLT HAD APPROX 14 HRS OF SOLO EXPERIENCE AND WAS ENDORSED FOR SOLO FLIGHT.
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THE STUDENT PLT RPTD THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS LOW ON FINAL APPCH, AND THAT HE APPLIED PWR TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. AFTER CROSSING THE RWY THRESHOLD, HE REDUCED THE PWR TO IDLE & LOWERED THE NOSE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. HE INITIATED A FLARE PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, BUT THE AIRPLANE LANDED HARD IN A NOSE-LOW ATTITUDE. THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO PORPOISE, AND THE NOSE LDG GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY SKIDDED OFF OF THE SIDE OF THE RWY. THE STUDENT PLT HAD APPROX 14 HRS OF SOLO EXPERIENCE AND WAS ENDORSED FOR SOLO FLIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EST
Nearest AirportCharleston Executive (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN68726
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC