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May 24, 2006 · Cessna 152 · N6136B

Buckeye, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Buckeye, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6136B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX06CA181

The pilot lost directional control after touchdown and the conventional gear conversion airplane ground looped. The pilot said he was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings in calm wind conditions to familiarize himself with the conventional gear airplane. After completing several wheel landings he began practicing three-point landings. He stated that upon touchdown he lost control of the airplane and it ground looped. The right main landing gear broke as a result of the ground loop and the airplane skidded to a stop. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Full Narrative

On May 24, 2006, about 0730 mountain standard time, a conventional gear Cessna 152, N6136B, ground looped on landing at Buckeye Municipal Airport, Buckeye, Arizona. The owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The commercial pilot and one passenger were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The local personal flight departed Buckeye Municipal Airport about 0630. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot submitted a written report in which he said that he was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings to familiarize himself with the conventional gear conversion airplane. He also indicated that he was flying early in the morning due to the calm wind conditions. After completing several wheel landings he began practicing three-point landings. He said that upon touchdown he lost control of the airplane and it ground looped. The right main landing gear broke as a result of the ground loop and the airplane skidded to a stop. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 MST
Nearest AirportBuckeye Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6136B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 37 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time13:47
Weather SourceWFAC

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