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May 2, 1986 · Cessna 152 · N48600
Wickenberg, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wickenberg, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N48600
Operator
Falcon Aircraft Parts & Acces
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA204
A CESSNA 152 VEERED OFF THE RWY AND NOSED OVER WHILE ON A VFR SOLO CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING FLT. THE PLT INDICATED THAT DURING ROLL THE ACFT BEGAN OSCILLATING UP AND DOWN FOR APRX 100 FEET OF TRAVEL DOWN THE RUNWAY. THE ACFT THEN VEERED LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY. THE PLT APPLIED FULL RIGHT RUDDER AND THE ACFT TURNED RIGHT BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY. THE NOSE GEAR THEN COLLAPSED AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER COMING TO REST ON ITS BACK. THE PLT ALSO STATED THAT THE NOSE WHEEL TIRE WAS FLAT AND THAT THE ACFT HAD A HISTORY OF LOW AIR PRESSURE IN THE NOSE WHEEL TIRE. THERE WAS AN APPROXIMATE 5 KT DIRECT CROSSWIND FROM THE LEFT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
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A CESSNA 152 VEERED OFF THE RWY AND NOSED OVER WHILE ON A VFR SOLO CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING FLT. THE PLT INDICATED THAT DURING ROLL THE ACFT BEGAN OSCILLATING UP AND DOWN FOR APRX 100 FEET OF TRAVEL DOWN THE RUNWAY. THE ACFT THEN VEERED LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY. THE PLT APPLIED FULL RIGHT RUDDER AND THE ACFT TURNED RIGHT BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY. THE NOSE GEAR THEN COLLAPSED AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER COMING TO REST ON ITS BACK. THE PLT ALSO STATED THAT THE NOSE WHEEL TIRE WAS FLAT AND THAT THE ACFT HAD A HISTORY OF LOW AIR PRESSURE IN THE NOSE WHEEL TIRE. THERE WAS AN APPROXIMATE 5 KT DIRECT CROSSWIND FROM THE LEFT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:20 MST
Nearest AirportWickenburg Muni (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length5050 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN48600
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFalcon Aircraft Parts & Acces
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC