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February 24, 2009 · Cessna 152 · N94626
Fort Wayne, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N94626
Operator
Fort Wayne Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA200
The student pilot reported that the accident occurred during the flight's first touch-and-go landing. The pilot stated that the landing approach was normal, but on touchdown the airplane bounced and then touched down again on the left side of the runway. The airplane traveled off the left side of the runway, struck a snowbank, and nosed over. The airplane received damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot said, "I should have either maintained directional control or done a go-around."
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that the accident occurred during the flight's first touch and go landing. The pilot stated the landing approach was normal, but on touchdown, the airplane bounced, and then touched down again on the left side of the runway. The airplane traveled off the left side of the runway, struck a snowbank, and nosed over. The airplane received substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. In her written statement to the NTSB, the pilot said, "I should have either maintained directional control or done a go-around."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:35 EST
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN94626
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFort Wayne Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.38 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC