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September 17, 1984 · Cessna 152 II · N94491
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 152 II
Tail Number
N94491
Operator
Alaska Aviation School
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC84FA182
THE STUDENT PLT WAS PERFORMING TOUCH-AND-GO LNDG PRACTICE. ON THE SECOND LNDG TOUCHDOWN, THE LEFT WING DIPPED. THE PLT APPLIED RIGHT AILERON AND THE ACFT CONTINUED TOWARD TAXI LIGHTS. PLT APPLIED LEFT RUDDER TO AVOID TAXI LIGHTS AND ACFT HEADED TOWARD ANOTHER (PARKED) ACFT. PLT APPLIED MORE LEFT RUDDER TO AVOID PARKED ACFT AND WHEN HE SAW HE WOULD NOT PASS CLEAR, APPLIED BRAKES. BRAKE APPLICATION FAILED TO STOP ACFT BEFORE COLLISION OCCURRED.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS PERFORMING TOUCH-AND-GO LNDG PRACTICE. ON THE SECOND LNDG TOUCHDOWN, THE LEFT WING DIPPED. THE PLT APPLIED RIGHT AILERON AND THE ACFT CONTINUED TOWARD TAXI LIGHTS. PLT APPLIED LEFT RUDDER TO AVOID TAXI LIGHTS AND ACFT HEADED TOWARD ANOTHER (PARKED) ACFT. PLT APPLIED MORE LEFT RUDDER TO AVOID PARKED ACFT AND WHEN HE SAW HE WOULD NOT PASS CLEAR, APPLIED BRAKES. BRAKE APPLICATION FAILED TO STOP ACFT BEFORE COLLISION OCCURRED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:29 AKDT
Nearest AirportMERRILL (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152 II
Tail NumberN94491
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlaska Aviation School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:33
Weather SourceWFAC