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February 16, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N49018
Mocksville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mocksville, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N49018
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA105
THE ACFT NOSED OVER IN THE MUD OFF THE RWY DURING LANDING. THIS WAS THE STUDENT PLTS 2ND SOLO AND DURING LANDING ROLL INPREPARATION FOR A RUNNING TAKE OFF (TOUCH AND GO) CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST. THE STUDENT SAID HE STARTED TO GO THEN CHANGED HIS MIND AND DECIDED TO STOP. DURING THIS PERIOD THE ACFT LEFT THE RWY. THE GROUND WAS SOFT AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER IN THE MUD OFF THE RWY DURING LANDING. THIS WAS THE STUDENT PLTS 2ND SOLO AND DURING LANDING ROLL INPREPARATION FOR A RUNNING TAKE OFF (TOUCH AND GO) CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST. THE STUDENT SAID HE STARTED TO GO THEN CHANGED HIS MIND AND DECIDED TO STOP. DURING THIS PERIOD THE ACFT LEFT THE RWY. THE GROUND WAS SOFT AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 EST
Nearest AirportTwin Lakes (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN49018
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightNr
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT