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February 24, 1986 · Cessna 152 · N303DW
Nashua, NH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nashua, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N303DW
Operator
Davidson Flight Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA078
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PERFORMING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AT BOIRE FIELD WHEN HE APPLIED POWER TO TAKEOFF, HE WAS DISTRACTED BY THE FLAP CONTROL SETTING. DURING THIS DISTRACTION THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT. FULL RIGHT RUDDER WAS USED IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT, HOWEVER THE PLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY TO THE LEFT IN A SKID. DAMAGED LEFT AND RIGHT WINGTIPS, REAR SPAR OF LEFT AND RIGHT WING, PROPELLER AND SPINNER, DOOR FRAME, RIGHT REAR WINDOW, AND SKIN.
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THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PERFORMING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AT BOIRE FIELD WHEN HE APPLIED POWER TO TAKEOFF, HE WAS DISTRACTED BY THE FLAP CONTROL SETTING. DURING THIS DISTRACTION THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT. FULL RIGHT RUDDER WAS USED IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT, HOWEVER THE PLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY TO THE LEFT IN A SKID. DAMAGED LEFT AND RIGHT WINGTIPS, REAR SPAR OF LEFT AND RIGHT WING, PROPELLER AND SPINNER, DOOR FRAME, RIGHT REAR WINDOW, AND SKIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:10 EST
Nearest AirportBoire Field (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN303DW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavidson Flight Service
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
LightDusk
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO