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February 26, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N5412B
Manor, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Manor, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5412B
Operator
Birdsnest Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA145
DURING A BIENNIAL FLIGHT REVIEW, THE PRIVATE PILOT BEGAN A CROSSWIND LANDING ON A 30 FT WIDE RUNWAY. AS THE PILOT STARTED TO FLARE, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE LEFT. THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI) REPORTED THAT HE WAITED TOO LONG TO TAKE CONTROL OR INITIATE A GO-AROUND AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A RUNWAY LIGHT AND WAS DAMAGED.
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DURING A BIENNIAL FLIGHT REVIEW, THE PRIVATE PILOT BEGAN A CROSSWIND LANDING ON A 30 FT WIDE RUNWAY. AS THE PILOT STARTED TO FLARE, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE LEFT. THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI) REPORTED THAT HE WAITED TOO LONG TO TAKE CONTROL OR INITIATE A GO-AROUND AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A RUNWAY LIGHT AND WAS DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CST
Nearest AirportBirdsnest (0nm N)
Runway34R
Runway Length2715 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5412B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBirdsnest Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO