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June 26, 1983 · Cessna 152II · N6624L
Kilmarnock, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Kilmarnock, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 152II
Tail Number
N6624L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL83LA241
THE PILOT DECIDED TO MAKE A PRACTICE LANDING ENROUTE. THE ARPT HAD A WET GRASS RWY AND WHEN THE ACFT SKIDDED DURING LANDING THE PILOT INITIATED A GO-AROUND. HE HAD FORGOTTEN THE PROPER POSITIONING OF THE FLAPS DURING THE LANDING APPROACH UNTIL REMINDED BY THE PASSENGER. THE FLAP POSITION SELECTED FOR THE GO-AROUND IS UNKNOWN. THE ACFT FAILED TO ATTAIN FLYING SPEED AND BOUNCED OFF OF THE CANAL BANK BEFORE CRASHING INTO A PILE OF LUMBER. THE PASSENGER INDICATED THAT THE LANDING WAS DOWNWIND.
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THE PILOT DECIDED TO MAKE A PRACTICE LANDING ENROUTE. THE ARPT HAD A WET GRASS RWY AND WHEN THE ACFT SKIDDED DURING LANDING THE PILOT INITIATED A GO-AROUND. HE HAD FORGOTTEN THE PROPER POSITIONING OF THE FLAPS DURING THE LANDING APPROACH UNTIL REMINDED BY THE PASSENGER. THE FLAP POSITION SELECTED FOR THE GO-AROUND IS UNKNOWN. THE ACFT FAILED TO ATTAIN FLYING SPEED AND BOUNCED OFF OF THE CANAL BANK BEFORE CRASHING INTO A PILE OF LUMBER. THE PASSENGER INDICATED THAT THE LANDING WAS DOWNWIND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportKilmarnock (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152II
Tail NumberN6624L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:00
Weather SourceWFAC