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May 4, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N89557
Bentonville, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bentonville, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N89557
Operator
American Air Association
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA223
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING LANDING IT WENT THROUGH A DRAINAGE DITCH AND ONCE AGAIN BECAME AIRBORNE. AFTER THE ACFT LANDED THE SECOND TIME IN A MUDDY FIELD THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER, FIREWALL AND LOWER FUSELAGE. THIS WAS A SOLO X-CTRY INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING LANDING IT WENT THROUGH A DRAINAGE DITCH AND ONCE AGAIN BECAME AIRBORNE. AFTER THE ACFT LANDED THE SECOND TIME IN A MUDDY FIELD THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER, FIREWALL AND LOWER FUSELAGE. THIS WAS A SOLO X-CTRY INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 CDT
Nearest AirportBentonville Municipal (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length4090 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN89557
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Air Association
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 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO