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February 8, 1982 · Cessna 140 · N89047
Statesboro, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Statesboro, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N89047
Operator
Peter M Bragg
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82DA050
DURING THE SECOND LANDING OF A SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT, A GUST OF WIND PICKED UP THE RIGHT WING AND THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE GROUND. THE STUDENT PILOT APPLIED POWER WHILE INITIATING CORRECTIVE ACTION. HOWEVER, THE PLANE GROUND LOOPED AND FLIPPED OVER ON ITS BACK IN A FRESHLY TILLED AND PLANTED WHEAT FIELD BESIDE THE RUNWAY.
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DURING THE SECOND LANDING OF A SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT, A GUST OF WIND PICKED UP THE RIGHT WING AND THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE GROUND. THE STUDENT PILOT APPLIED POWER WHILE INITIATING CORRECTIVE ACTION. HOWEVER, THE PLANE GROUND LOOPED AND FLIPPED OVER ON ITS BACK IN A FRESHLY TILLED AND PLANTED WHEAT FIELD BESIDE THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EST
Nearest AirportDavis Airpark (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN89047
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeter M Bragg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter0