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November 5, 1989 · Cessna 145 · N19464
Bayport, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Bayport, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 145
Tail Number
N19464
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90FA024
THE CESSNA 145 AIRMASTER WAS ON A LOCAL PLEASURE FLIGHT AND RETURNED FOR A LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO BOUNCE MULTIPLE TIMES ON THE RUNWAY, THEN PITCH UP WITH AN APPLICATION OF POWER. AT AN ALTITUDE OF 50 FT, THE WINGS WERE OBSERVED TO BEGIN ROCKING AND THEN THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED IN A NOSE LOW, ROTATING ATTITUDE, STRIKING THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH SHOULDER HARNESSES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING A GO-AROUND WHILE RECOVERING FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: AN IMPROPER LEVEL-OFF AND RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.
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THE CESSNA 145 AIRMASTER WAS ON A LOCAL PLEASURE FLIGHT AND RETURNED FOR A LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO BOUNCE MULTIPLE TIMES ON THE RUNWAY, THEN PITCH UP WITH AN APPLICATION OF POWER. AT AN ALTITUDE OF 50 FT, THE WINGS WERE OBSERVED TO BEGIN ROCKING AND THEN THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED IN A NOSE LOW, ROTATING ATTITUDE, STRIKING THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH SHOULDER HARNESSES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:57 EST
Nearest AirportBayport Aerodrome (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 145
Tail NumberN19464
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWarner · R-500 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC