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September 8, 1988 · Cessna 195 · N3040B
Keokuk, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Keokuk, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 195
Tail Number
N3040B
Operator
Glen Nix
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC88LA169
THE NEW OWNER OF THE ACFT ASKED THE FORMER OWNER TO RIDE WITH HIM IN THE RIGHT SEAT WHILE DOING SOME TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. AFTER THE FIRST CIRCUIT THE FORMER OWNER SAID HE FELT THE PILOT NEEDED ADDITIONAL TRAINING BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FLY THE ACFT AS PIC. THE SECOND LDG RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, A PROPELLER STRIKE, AND DAMAGE TO THE LDG GEAR AND FUSELAGE. ALTHOUGH THE NEW OWNER HAD RECEIVED 5 HOURS OF DUAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PREVIOUS 30 DAYS, THE CFI SAID HE WOULD NOT SIGN HIM OFF TO FLY THE ACFT AS PIC AND WAS UNABLE TO LET THE PILOT LAND OR TAKEOFF UNASSISTED IN 26 ATTEMPTS.
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THE NEW OWNER OF THE ACFT ASKED THE FORMER OWNER TO RIDE WITH HIM IN THE RIGHT SEAT WHILE DOING SOME TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. AFTER THE FIRST CIRCUIT THE FORMER OWNER SAID HE FELT THE PILOT NEEDED ADDITIONAL TRAINING BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FLY THE ACFT AS PIC. THE SECOND LDG RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, A PROPELLER STRIKE, AND DAMAGE TO THE LDG GEAR AND FUSELAGE. ALTHOUGH THE NEW OWNER HAD RECEIVED 5 HOURS OF DUAL INSTRUCTION IN THE PREVIOUS 30 DAYS, THE CFI SAID HE WOULD NOT SIGN HIM OFF TO FLY THE ACFT AS PIC AND WAS UNABLE TO LET THE PILOT LAND OR TAKEOFF UNASSISTED IN 26 ATTEMPTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportKEOKUK (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN3040B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGlen Nix
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755-B2 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO