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November 22, 1986 · Cessna 152 · N24298
Lantana, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lantana, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N24298
Operator
Wing Tip Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA87LA034
THE PILOT STATED THE AIRCRAFT PERFORMED SLUGGISHLY DURING TAKEOFF AND WOULD NOT CLIMB TO CLEAR TREES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT OVERRAN THE RUNWAY ENCOUNTERING SAND AND NOSING OVER. THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFTS ENGINE PRODUCED BETWEEN 2000 AND 2100 RPM. POST CRASH RUNNING OF THE ENGINE REVEALED IT TO OPERATE TO FULL POWER WITH NO EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
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THE PILOT STATED THE AIRCRAFT PERFORMED SLUGGISHLY DURING TAKEOFF AND WOULD NOT CLIMB TO CLEAR TREES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT OVERRAN THE RUNWAY ENCOUNTERING SAND AND NOSING OVER. THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFTS ENGINE PRODUCED BETWEEN 2000 AND 2100 RPM. POST CRASH RUNNING OF THE ENGINE REVEALED IT TO OPERATE TO FULL POWER WITH NO EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EST
Nearest AirportPalm Beach County Park (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length3550 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN24298
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWing Tip Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC