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April 21, 1987 · Cessna 150J · N60282
Longmont, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Longmont, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N60282
Operator
Tri-County Flight School
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN87LA109
A STUDENT PLT WAS PRACTICING LANDINGS ON HER SECOND SUPERVISED SOLO TRAINING FLT. ON THE FIRST APPROACH, SHE FAILED TO FLARE PROPERLY AND HIT IN A THREE POINT ATTITUDE. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE RWY. THE ACFT SKIDDED ABOUT 25 FEET DOWN THE RWY AND CAME TO REST. A POST ACCIDENT FIRE IGNITED IMMEDIATELY AND CONSUMED MOST OF THE WRECKAGE.
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A STUDENT PLT WAS PRACTICING LANDINGS ON HER SECOND SUPERVISED SOLO TRAINING FLT. ON THE FIRST APPROACH, SHE FAILED TO FLARE PROPERLY AND HIT IN A THREE POINT ATTITUDE. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE RWY. THE ACFT SKIDDED ABOUT 25 FEET DOWN THE RWY AND CAME TO REST. A POST ACCIDENT FIRE IGNITED IMMEDIATELY AND CONSUMED MOST OF THE WRECKAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:25 MDT
Nearest AirportLONGMONT (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN60282
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTri-County Flight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 9 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:48
Weather SourceWFAC