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April 23, 1984 · Cessna 152 · N1300U
Athens, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Athens, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N1300U
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA158
THE PLT WAS PERFORMING A ROLLING TAKEOFF AFTER A TOUCH AND GO LANDING. HE SAID HE FORGOT TO RAISE THE FLAPS AND AS THE ACFT APPROACHED ROTATIONAL SPEED IT VEERED TO THE LEFT. HE COULD NOT CORRECT WITH RUDDER AND THE ACFT WENT INTO A DITCH WHERE IT NOSED OVER.
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THE PLT WAS PERFORMING A ROLLING TAKEOFF AFTER A TOUCH AND GO LANDING. HE SAID HE FORGOT TO RAISE THE FLAPS AND AS THE ACFT APPROACHED ROTATIONAL SPEED IT VEERED TO THE LEFT. HE COULD NOT CORRECT WITH RUDDER AND THE ACFT WENT INTO A DITCH WHERE IT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportOhio University (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN1300U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT