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October 24, 1988 · Cessna 152 · N757XV
Billings, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Billings, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N757XV
Operator
Corporate Air of Billings
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN89LA023
THE STUDENT PLT WAS PRACTICING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS, WITH REPORTED WINDS GUSTING TO 14 KTS. DURING A LANDING THE PLT MISJUDGED THE FLARE AND ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND. HE SAID THE WIND RAISED THE RIGHT WING AND THAT HE OVERCORRECTED WITH AILERON AND PULLED BACK ON THE YOKE, PRODUCING A STALL. THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE RWY AND THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED TO THE LEFT AND CAME TO REST OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS PRACTICING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS, WITH REPORTED WINDS GUSTING TO 14 KTS. DURING A LANDING THE PLT MISJUDGED THE FLARE AND ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND. HE SAID THE WIND RAISED THE RIGHT WING AND THAT HE OVERCORRECTED WITH AILERON AND PULLED BACK ON THE YOKE, PRODUCING A STALL. THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE RWY AND THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED TO THE LEFT AND CAME TO REST OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 MDT
Nearest AirportBillings-Logan (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length5704 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN757XV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCorporate Air of Billings
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 22 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 4 kt, gusting 14 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO