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August 4, 1986 · Cessna 152 · N93454
Harrisburg, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Harrisburg, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N93454
Operator
Brightside Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA197
THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON A X-COUNTRY FLT. HE RPRTD THAT DURING THE FLARE TO LAND AT HARRISBURG, PA, THE ACFT YAWED LEFT, THEN AFTER TOUCHDOWN, IT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY TWD A VASI INSTALLATION. HE STEERED FURTHER LEFT TO AVOID THE VASI, THEN STEERED BACK TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID A CHAIN LINK FENCE THAT WAS INSTALLED PARALLEL TO THE RWY. HOWEVER, THE LEFT WING TIP CONTACTED THE FENCE & CAUSED THE ACFT TO SWERVE BACK LEFT.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON A X-COUNTRY FLT. HE RPRTD THAT DURING THE FLARE TO LAND AT HARRISBURG, PA, THE ACFT YAWED LEFT, THEN AFTER TOUCHDOWN, IT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY TWD A VASI INSTALLATION. HE STEERED FURTHER LEFT TO AVOID THE VASI, THEN STEERED BACK TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID A CHAIN LINK FENCE THAT WAS INSTALLED PARALLEL TO THE RWY. HOWEVER, THE LEFT WING TIP CONTACTED THE FENCE & CAUSED THE ACFT TO SWERVE BACK LEFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:01 EDT
Nearest AirportCapital City (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length3895 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN93454
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrightside Aviation
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 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO