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June 16, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N25838
Arlington, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Arlington, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N25838
Operator
Tarrant County College Dr
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA290
THE STUDENT WAS DEPARTING ON A SOLO X-COUNTRY FLT. HE REPORTED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST & THE ACFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT. FULL RIGHT RUDDER WAS APPLIED, BUT DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT REGAINED. AS THE PLT REDUCED POWER TO IDLE, THE ACFT CONTINUED LEFT & WENT OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY. THE NOSE GEAR DUG INTO THE TERRAIN BETWEEN THE RWY & TAXIWAY, CAUSING THE ACFT TO NOSE OVER. WITNESSES STATED THAT AFTER THE ACFT BEGAN VEERING LEFT, IT HIT & BOUNCED ABOUT 20 FT BACK IN THE AIR BEFORE FLIPPING OVER.
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THE STUDENT WAS DEPARTING ON A SOLO X-COUNTRY FLT. HE REPORTED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST & THE ACFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT. FULL RIGHT RUDDER WAS APPLIED, BUT DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT REGAINED. AS THE PLT REDUCED POWER TO IDLE, THE ACFT CONTINUED LEFT & WENT OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY. THE NOSE GEAR DUG INTO THE TERRAIN BETWEEN THE RWY & TAXIWAY, CAUSING THE ACFT TO NOSE OVER. WITNESSES STATED THAT AFTER THE ACFT BEGAN VEERING LEFT, IT HIT & BOUNCED ABOUT 20 FT BACK IN THE AIR BEFORE FLIPPING OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:03 CDT
Nearest AirportArlington (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN25838
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTarrant County College Dr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO