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August 20, 2005 · Cessna 152 · N6459M

Bridgeport, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bridgeport, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6459M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW05CA218

The 360-hour flight instructor was teaching a student pilot how to land with a crosswind on Runway 17. The student pilot, who was flying the airplane, landed hard to the left of the runway centerline and the airplane bounced back into the air. While airborne, the crosswind pushed the airplane further to the left. The flight instructor attempted to take control of the airplane, but to no avail. The airplane entered the grassy area to the left of the runway, and it subsequently flipped over on to its back. The winds at the time of the mishap were reported from 200 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 14 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a crosswind landing resulting in a loss of directional control.

Full Narrative

On August 20, 2005, at 1100 central daylight time, a single-engine Cessna 152 airplane, N6459M, sustained substantial damage during landing at the Bridgeport Municipal Airport (XPB), near Bridgeport, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the instructional flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. In a written statement, the flight instructor stated that he and the student pilot departed Bridgeport Airport about 0915 and flew west of the airport to practice maneuvers. About an hour later, they returned to the airport with the intent to practice touch and go landings on Runway 17. At that time of the mishap, the wind was from 200 degrees at 9 knots gusting to 14 knots; and the flight instructor was also teaching the student crosswind landing techniques. He said, "As we came in for the touch and go, we were left of centerline just before touchdown. My student did not flare as much as he should have, causing the airplane to land harder than desired. This caused us to bounce into the air. The condition of the bounce combined with the crosswind caused us to bounce further to the left. It was at this point that I took control of the airplane...and attempted to bring us back to the center of the runway to no avail." When the airplane bounced a second time, the left main landing gear wheel entered the grass along the left side of the runway, which dragged the rest of the airplane onto the grass. As the airplane slowed down, the nose wheel collapsed and the airplane flipped-over on its back. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector performed an on-scene examination of the airplane. According to the inspector, the engine firewall, both wing spars, and the vertical stabilizer sustained structural damage. The landing gear and propeller were also damaged. The flight instructor reported a total of 360 hours, of which, 75 hours were in same make and model. In addition, he reported there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6459M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-235-62C · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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