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November 12, 1987 · Beech C23 · N37188
Fallbrook, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fallbrook, CA
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N37188
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA041
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT IN THE BEECH C23 AIRCRAFT. ON LANDING THE PILOT PULLED BACK ON THE ELEVATOR CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO PORPOISE. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRCRAFT SLID OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO AN EMBANKMENT.
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THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT IN THE BEECH C23 AIRCRAFT. ON LANDING THE PILOT PULLED BACK ON THE ELEVATOR CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO PORPOISE. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRCRAFT SLID OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO AN EMBANKMENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:25 PST
Nearest AirportFallbrook Comm Airpark (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2165 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN37188
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:46
Weather SourceWFAC