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May 19, 1985 · Cessna C152 · N94221
Newry, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Newry, PA
Aircraft
Cessna C152
Tail Number
N94221
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC85LA127
THE STUDENT PILOT, SOLE OCCUPANT WAS ON HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT PERFORMING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AT BLUE KNOB VALLEY AIRPORT, NEWRY, PENNSYLVANIA. DURING A LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN LEFT OF THE CENTERLINE AND DRIFTED LEFT CONTACTING A BARREL WITH THE LEFT LANDING GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO ROLL, CONTACTING A SECOND BARREL AND COLLAPSED THE NOSE WHEEL. THE CESSNA CAME TO A STOP WITH SUBSTANIAL DAMAGE.
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THE STUDENT PILOT, SOLE OCCUPANT WAS ON HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT PERFORMING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AT BLUE KNOB VALLEY AIRPORT, NEWRY, PENNSYLVANIA. DURING A LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN LEFT OF THE CENTERLINE AND DRIFTED LEFT CONTACTING A BARREL WITH THE LEFT LANDING GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO ROLL, CONTACTING A SECOND BARREL AND COLLAPSED THE NOSE WHEEL. THE CESSNA CAME TO A STOP WITH SUBSTANIAL DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBLUEKNOB (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C152
Tail NumberN94221
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-U2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO