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March 16, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N6298M
Plainville, CT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 16, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Plainville, CT
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6298M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83LA077
THE PLT REPORTED THAT JUST PRIOR TO A LANDING TOUCHDOWN, HE PUSHED THE CONTROL YOKE FORWARD, THEN THE ACFT HIT THE RWY AND BEGAN TO BOUNCE. AFTER THE 4TH BOUNCE, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RWY ON THE RIGHT WHEEL AND YAWED ABRUPTLY TO THE RIGHT. REPORTEDLY, THE PROPELLER CONE PENETRATED THE GROUND APRX 1 FT FROM THE RWY AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THERE WAS SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE NOSEWHEEL STRUT, VERTICAL STABILIZER, WINGS AND ENG COWLING.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT JUST PRIOR TO A LANDING TOUCHDOWN, HE PUSHED THE CONTROL YOKE FORWARD, THEN THE ACFT HIT THE RWY AND BEGAN TO BOUNCE. AFTER THE 4TH BOUNCE, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RWY ON THE RIGHT WHEEL AND YAWED ABRUPTLY TO THE RIGHT. REPORTEDLY, THE PROPELLER CONE PENETRATED THE GROUND APRX 1 FT FROM THE RWY AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THERE WAS SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE NOSEWHEEL STRUT, VERTICAL STABILIZER, WINGS AND ENG COWLING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest AirportRobertson (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length3116 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6298M
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 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT