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May 26, 1986 · Cessna 152 · N94479
Fort Worth, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N94479
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LA090
THE STUDENT PLT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS WHEN HE LANDED NOSE WHEEL FIRST, CAUSING THE ACFT TO BOUNCE SEVERAL TIMES AND VEER OFF THE RWY TOWARD A DITCH. THE STUDENT PLT, IN HIS ATTEMPT TO AVOID THE DITCH, OVER COMPENSATED WITH THE BRAKES AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS WHEN HE LANDED NOSE WHEEL FIRST, CAUSING THE ACFT TO BOUNCE SEVERAL TIMES AND VEER OFF THE RWY TOWARD A DITCH. THE STUDENT PLT, IN HIS ATTEMPT TO AVOID THE DITCH, OVER COMPENSATED WITH THE BRAKES AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMeacham Field (0nm N)
Runway34L
Runway Length7500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN94479
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:48
Weather SourceWFAC