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March 27, 1989 · Cessna 152 · N45940
Fort Worth, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N45940
Operator
Pegasus Flight Center
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW89LA071
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE.CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE CFI, WHO AUTHORIZED THE 2ND SOLO FLIGHT IN UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, THE CROSSWIND, THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, THE RAVINE (DITCH), AND THE TREES.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE.CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE CFI, WHO AUTHORIZED THE 2ND SOLO FLIGHT IN UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, THE CROSSWIND, THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, THE RAVINE (DITCH), AND THE TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:13 CST
Nearest AirportMEACHAM (0nm N)
Runway16R
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN45940
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPegasus Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:52
Weather SourceWFAC