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May 10, 2001 · Cessna 152 · N135GB

Easton, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Easton, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N135GB
Operator
Brett Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD01LA055

The pilot entered the traffic pattern for runway 22, and "kept in extra airspeed" to compensate for a crosswind. He "flared early" so the airplane would not be blown off the runway. The airplane bounced twice before it impacted the runway and continued off the left side. The winds reported at an Air Force base 34 miles to the northeast airport, about the time of the accident, were from 320 degrees at 8 knots. Runway 15/33 was closed due to construction.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper landing flare. A factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On May 10, 2001, about 0900 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N135GB, was substantially damaged during landing at Easton/Newnam Field (ESN), Easton, Maryland. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, he departed Martin State Airport (MTN), Baltimore, Maryland, about 0830, destined for Easton. As he approached Easton, ATIS reported the winds were from 330 degrees at 8 knots, and runway 15/33 was closed due to construction. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for runway 22, and "kept in extra airspeed" to compensate for the crosswind. The pilot noticed that he was "coming down a little faster than normal" and as he crossed the runway threshold, the airplane was blown to the left of centerline. The pilot reported that he "flared early" in an attempt to land the airplane "before it drifted off the runway." The airplane bounced twice, and during the second bounce it reached an altitude of 20 feet before coming back down and impacting the runway. The nose gear broke off, and the airplane slid off the left side of the runway. The pilot reported 400 hours of total flight experience, all of which were in make and model. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the landing gear nose wheel had collapsed, and substantial damage was observed to the firewall. At 0855, the winds reported at an Air Force base 34 miles to the northeast, were from 320 degrees at 8 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EDT
Nearest AirportEaston/Newnam Field (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN135GB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrett Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 50
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time12:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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