# NTSB ATL91LA089: Cessna 152, N6301L, Hampton, GA, May 1, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 1, 1991, 10:50 local (14:50 UTC)
- Place: Hampton, GA
- Coordinates: 33.380947, -84.280044 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.3809&lon=-84.2800&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 7, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 8401
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL91LA089
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/8401/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA089

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND HIS FAILURE TO EXECUTE AN ABORT IN A TIMELY MANNER WHEN A SAFE LANDING WAS NOT POSSIBLE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WET GRASS CONDITIONS AT THE AIRSTRIP, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT TOTAL FLYING EXPERIENCE.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, landing - aborted
  - terrain condition - wet (contributing factor)
  - flare - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of recent total experience, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - abort - delayed, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - fence
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND HIS FAILURE TO EXECUTE AN ABORT IN A TIMELY MANNER WHEN A SAFE LANDING WAS NOT POSSIBLE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WET GRASS CONDITIONS AT THE AIRSTRIP, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT TOTAL FLYING EXPEREINCE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6301L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6301L), registered now, S/N 15284384, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15284384
- Airframe hours: 4345
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Syndrome Fighters, Inc.
- Registered owner: Syndrome Fighters, Inc.
- Last inspection: 100 hour, March 6, 1991, 43 hours before
- Departed: 6A2, GRIFFIN, GA
- Airport: NONE, Hall'S Flying Ranch, runway 36, 2,000 × 75 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 236 total, 186 as pilot in command, 1 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 330° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 6,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point -0 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19910501013909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910501013909A), May 1, 1991: Cessna 152, Hampton, GA, Substantial damage. Landed wet grass strip. Began belated go around to avoid overrun. Caught a fence at end runway and then hit trees.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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