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August 22, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N25593
Douglas, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Douglas, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N25593
Operator
American Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX83LA402
THE ACFT CRASHED DURING TAKEOFF. THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE ESTIMATED TO BE 65 DEGREES BEFORE IT STALLED AT ABOUT 30 FT AGL. THE RIGHT WING DROPPED AND THE ACFT CONTACTED THE GROUND ABOUT 250 FT WEST OF THE RWY SKIDDED ACROSS A TAXIWAY AND DID A CARTWHEEL. THE TAKEOFF WAS ON RWY 28 AND THE REPORTED WIND WAS FROM 090 DEGREES AT 20KTS GUSTING TO 30 KTS.
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THE ACFT CRASHED DURING TAKEOFF. THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE ESTIMATED TO BE 65 DEGREES BEFORE IT STALLED AT ABOUT 30 FT AGL. THE RIGHT WING DROPPED AND THE ACFT CONTACTED THE GROUND ABOUT 250 FT WEST OF THE RWY SKIDDED ACROSS A TAXIWAY AND DID A CARTWHEEL. THE TAKEOFF WAS ON RWY 28 AND THE REPORTED WIND WAS FROM 090 DEGREES AT 20KTS GUSTING TO 30 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 MST
Nearest AirportDouglas Muni (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length4900 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN25593
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican 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 24 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC