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May 20, 1989 · Cessna 152 · N5313B
Marco, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Marco, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5313B
Operator
Cub Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA150
THE PLT STATED THE FLT TOUCHED DOWN FAST 1/3 DOWN THE RWY, BOUNCED, STALLED, THEN TOUCHED DOWN ON THE NOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSING IT. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACCIDENT REPORT.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CONTROL THE APPROACH SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A BOUNCED LANDING. NO RECOVERY WAS MADE FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING, AND THE AIRPLANE WAS ALLOWED TO STALL. THE AIRPLANE THEN LANDED ON THE NOSE LANDING GEAR, WHICH RESULTED IN ITS OVERLOAD FAILURE.
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THE PLT STATED THE FLT TOUCHED DOWN FAST 1/3 DOWN THE RWY, BOUNCED, STALLED, THEN TOUCHED DOWN ON THE NOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSING IT. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACCIDENT REPORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EDT
Nearest AirportPort Of The Islands (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5313B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCub Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:48
Weather SourceWFAC