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May 20, 1986 · Cessna 152 · N20SQ
Stuart, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Stuart, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N20SQ
Operator
St Lucie Skyways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA86LA164
THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON HIS FIRST SUPERVISED SOLO FLT AND WAS ATTEMPTING HIS THIRD LANDING. DURING THE FLARE, THE ACFT BALLOONED, NOSED OVER AND STRUCK THE RWY ON THE NOSE GEAR. THE ACFT THEN BURST INTO FLAMES AND WAS CONSUMED BY FIRE. THEPLT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE ACFT WITHOUT INJURY.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON HIS FIRST SUPERVISED SOLO FLT AND WAS ATTEMPTING HIS THIRD LANDING. DURING THE FLARE, THE ACFT BALLOONED, NOSED OVER AND STRUCK THE RWY ON THE NOSE GEAR. THE ACFT THEN BURST INTO FLAMES AND WAS CONSUMED BY FIRE. THEPLT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE ACFT WITHOUT INJURY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:55 EDT
Nearest AirportStuart-Witham (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN20SQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSt Lucie Skyways
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 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:10
Weather SourceWFAC