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February 7, 1987 · Cessna 152II · N94197
Clinton, MD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Clinton, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 152II
Tail Number
N94197
Operator
Vpi
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO87LA019
THE PLT STATED HE MADE A NORMAL APPROACH AND TOUCHDOWN. ON ROLL-OUT, AFTER THE FLAPS WERE RETRACTED, A PULLING WAS NOTED TO THE LEFT. THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY, COLLIDED WITH A SNOWBANK, AND FLIPPED OVER. A WITNESS LOCATED IN THE RUN-UP AREA FOR RWY 23 OBSERVED THE ACFT EXECUTE A GO-AROUND BECAUSE IT WAS HIGH AND FAST. HE STATED IT 'CAME IN AGAIN HIGH AND FAST' JUST PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. EXAM OF THE BRAKES INDICATED NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTIONS/FAILURES.
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THE PLT STATED HE MADE A NORMAL APPROACH AND TOUCHDOWN. ON ROLL-OUT, AFTER THE FLAPS WERE RETRACTED, A PULLING WAS NOTED TO THE LEFT. THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY, COLLIDED WITH A SNOWBANK, AND FLIPPED OVER. A WITNESS LOCATED IN THE RUN-UP AREA FOR RWY 23 OBSERVED THE ACFT EXECUTE A GO-AROUND BECAUSE IT WAS HIGH AND FAST. HE STATED IT 'CAME IN AGAIN HIGH AND FAST' JUST PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. EXAM OF THE BRAKES INDICATED NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTIONS/FAILURES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:25 EST
Nearest AirportHyde Field (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length2820 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152II
Tail NumberN94197
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVpi
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind340° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 23 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC