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June 12, 1987 · Cessna 152 · N24258
Arlington, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Arlington, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N24258
Operator
Cothron Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA141
THE DUAL STUDENT PILOT, WHILE ON HIS SECOND FLIGHT, SUDDENLY APPLIED FULL RIGHT RUDDER DURING FLARE/TOUCHDOWN AND FROZE ON THE CONTROLS WHILE IN THIS POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO DEEP AND SOFT MUD BEFORE THE CFI COULD REGAIN CONTROL. JUST BEFORE ROLLING TO A STOP THE NOSE GEAR DROPPED OFF INTO A WASHED OUT AREA AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED INVERTED.
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THE DUAL STUDENT PILOT, WHILE ON HIS SECOND FLIGHT, SUDDENLY APPLIED FULL RIGHT RUDDER DURING FLARE/TOUCHDOWN AND FROZE ON THE CONTROLS WHILE IN THIS POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO DEEP AND SOFT MUD BEFORE THE CFI COULD REGAIN CONTROL. JUST BEFORE ROLLING TO A STOP THE NOSE GEAR DROPPED OFF INTO A WASHED OUT AREA AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED INVERTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CDT
Nearest AirportArlington Municipal (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN24258
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCothron Aviation
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 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 10 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO