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March 6, 1989 · Cessna 152 · N47115
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N47115
Operator
Pelican Airways
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA89FA098
THE CFI AND HIS STUDENT DEPARTED ABOUT 1230 EST ON THE STUDENT PILOT'S FIRST FLIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND THE NEXT MORNING APPROXIMATELY 8 MILES NORTH OF THE MIAMI VOR. IT HAD COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND IN A NEAR VERTICAL ATTITUDE WITH ITS NOSE BURIED IN THE MUD UP TO THE AFT DOOR POSTS. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
INSTRUCTOR PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE CFI AND HIS STUDENT DEPARTED ABOUT 1230 EST ON THE STUDENT PILOT'S FIRST FLIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND THE NEXT MORNING APPROXIMATELY 8 MILES NORTH OF THE MIAMI VOR. IT HAD COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND IN A NEAR VERTICAL ATTITUDE WITH ITS NOSE BURIED IN THE MUD UP TO THE AFT DOOR POSTS. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN47115
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorPelican Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 11 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:47
Weather SourceWFAC