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February 24, 1985 · Cessna 152 · N757BS
Hudson, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hudson, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N757BS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC85LA072
WHILE EN ROUTE, THE PLT ENCOUNTERED STRONG, GUSTY WINDS & MODERATE TO SEVERE TURBULENCE. AFTER ARRIVING AT THE DESTINATION ARPT, HE MADE 3 APPROACHES TO RWY 21. HE STATED THAT WIND SHEAR CAUSED UP & DOWNDRAFTS & THAT THE ACFT HIT THE RWY HARD & BALLOONED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD AGAIN & THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS FROM 250 TO 310 DEG AT 20 GUSTING 50 KTS.
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WHILE EN ROUTE, THE PLT ENCOUNTERED STRONG, GUSTY WINDS & MODERATE TO SEVERE TURBULENCE. AFTER ARRIVING AT THE DESTINATION ARPT, HE MADE 3 APPROACHES TO RWY 21. HE STATED THAT WIND SHEAR CAUSED UP & DOWNDRAFTS & THAT THE ACFT HIT THE RWY HARD & BALLOONED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD AGAIN & THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS FROM 250 TO 310 DEG AT 20 GUSTING 50 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time02:40 EST
Nearest AirportCOLUMBIA (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN757BS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2CC · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind250° @ 20 kt, gusting 50 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time02:30
Weather SourcePILO