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May 31, 1988 · Cessna 152 · N25516
Marco Island, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Marco Island, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N25516
Operator
Crest One Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA88LA182
WHILE ON AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLT PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN ON RWY 17, THE FLT WAS ADVISED THAT THE WINDS WERE FROM 110 DEGREES AT 15 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 20. THE CFI STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS SLOW ON FINAL APCH. WITH 20 DEGREES OF FLAPS LOWERED, THE ACFT WAS BLOWN OFF THE RT SIDE OF THE RWY AFTER WHICH THE STUDENT PLT OVERCORRECTED TO THE LEFT. IT THEN DEPARTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RNWY STALLED, AND COLLIDED WITH TREES.
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WHILE ON AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLT PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN ON RWY 17, THE FLT WAS ADVISED THAT THE WINDS WERE FROM 110 DEGREES AT 15 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 20. THE CFI STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS SLOW ON FINAL APCH. WITH 20 DEGREES OF FLAPS LOWERED, THE ACFT WAS BLOWN OFF THE RT SIDE OF THE RWY AFTER WHICH THE STUDENT PLT OVERCORRECTED TO THE LEFT. IT THEN DEPARTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RNWY STALLED, AND COLLIDED WITH TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMarco Island (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5008 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN25516
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrest One Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:49
Weather SourceWFAC