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August 6, 1988 · Cessna 152 · N53321
Skiatook, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Skiatook, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N53321
Operator
Alpha Aviation Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW88DPJ09
THE STUDENT PILOT LANDED HER AIRCRAFT ON THE LAST HALF OF THE RUNWAY. SHE ADDED POWER AND RETRACTED THE FLAPS WHEN SHE DECIDED TO ABORT THE LANDING AND GO AROUND. SHE SUBSEQUENTLY DECIDED TO ABORT THE GO AROUND AND PULLED OFF THE POWER. THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING TO STOP. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE END OF THE RUNWAY, STRIKING A FENCE AND TREES.
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THE STUDENT PILOT LANDED HER AIRCRAFT ON THE LAST HALF OF THE RUNWAY. SHE ADDED POWER AND RETRACTED THE FLAPS WHEN SHE DECIDED TO ABORT THE LANDING AND GO AROUND. SHE SUBSEQUENTLY DECIDED TO ABORT THE GO AROUND AND PULLED OFF THE POWER. THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING TO STOP. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE END OF THE RUNWAY, STRIKING A FENCE AND TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:35 CDT
Nearest AirportSKIATOOK (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN53321
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlpha Aviation Service
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 17 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:49
Weather SourceWFAC