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August 7, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N67452
Tulsa, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tulsa, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N67452
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA368
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A FENCE AND A POWERLINE DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS VISITING A SMALL FIELD WITH A1300 FT RWY OF SOD FOR PRACTICE. THE C-152 USES 1340 FT TO CLEAR A 50 FT OBSTABCLE FOR A STANDARD DAY ON A SURFACED RWY THIS DAY WAS ABOVE STANDARD REQUIRING MORE TAKEOFF DISTANCE AND DECREASING CLIMB PERFORMANCE.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A FENCE AND A POWERLINE DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS VISITING A SMALL FIELD WITH A1300 FT RWY OF SOD FOR PRACTICE. THE C-152 USES 1340 FT TO CLEAR A 50 FT OBSTABCLE FOR A STANDARD DAY ON A SURFACED RWY THIS DAY WAS ABOVE STANDARD REQUIRING MORE TAKEOFF DISTANCE AND DECREASING CLIMB PERFORMANCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest Airport81St St. Airpark (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length1300 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN67452
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg