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June 7, 1987 · Cessna 152 · N48935
Baltimore, MD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N48935
Operator
Computer Flight Inst
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO87DIG05
THE STUDENT PILOT, WHO HAD APPROXIMATELY 47 HOURS IN THE AIRCRAFT AND APPROXIMATELY 8 HOURS AS PILOT-IN-COMMAND, STATED THAT AFTER TOUCHDOWN ON RUNWAY 33R THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH. THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS 190 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS.
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THE STUDENT PILOT, WHO HAD APPROXIMATELY 47 HOURS IN THE AIRCRAFT AND APPROXIMATELY 8 HOURS AS PILOT-IN-COMMAND, STATED THAT AFTER TOUCHDOWN ON RUNWAY 33R THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH. THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS 190 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:58 EDT
Nearest AirportBaltimore-Washington Intl (0nm N)
Runway33R
Runway Length3199 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN48935
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorComputer Flight Inst
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 12 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC