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June 9, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N65419
Addison, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Addison, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N65419
Operator
Tejas Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA273
THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING TAKEOFF, THE ACFT 'IMMEDIATELY SLID SIDEWAYS' AS THE NOSEWHEEL LIFTED OFF. ACCORDING TO A WITNESS, THE ACFT WEATHERVANED/VEERED INTO THE WIND. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLT REDUCED POWER & THE ACFT DROPPED FROM ABOUT 15 FT AGL TO THE GRASS SURFACE BESIDE THE RWY. THE ACFT HIT TAIL 1ST & ON THE MAIN GEAR. ALL 3 GEAR ASSEMBLIES WERE DAMAGED AS WELL AS THE TAIL CONE & RUDDER. THE 1347 CDT WIND AT ADDISON WAS FROM 300 DEG AT 7 KTS. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE WIND AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS FROM 130 DEG AT 15 KTS.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING TAKEOFF, THE ACFT 'IMMEDIATELY SLID SIDEWAYS' AS THE NOSEWHEEL LIFTED OFF. ACCORDING TO A WITNESS, THE ACFT WEATHERVANED/VEERED INTO THE WIND. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLT REDUCED POWER & THE ACFT DROPPED FROM ABOUT 15 FT AGL TO THE GRASS SURFACE BESIDE THE RWY. THE ACFT HIT TAIL 1ST & ON THE MAIN GEAR. ALL 3 GEAR ASSEMBLIES WERE DAMAGED AS WELL AS THE TAIL CONE & RUDDER. THE 1347 CDT WIND AT ADDISON WAS FROM 300 DEG AT 7 KTS. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE WIND AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS FROM 130 DEG AT 15 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:07 CDT
Nearest AirportADDISON (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length7199 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN65419
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTejas Aviation
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
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:47
Weather SourceWFAC