# NTSB CHI92LA042: Cessna 152, N757YK, Fargo, ND, December 23, 1991 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: December 23, 1991, 14:47 local (20:47 UTC) - Place: Fargo, ND - Coordinates: 46.930953, -96.829963 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.9310&lon=-96.8300&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report January 22, 1993 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 15358 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI92LA042 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15358/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA042 ## Probable cause THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INTERPRETATION OF INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED BY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST, AND THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION(S). FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE THE CONFUSING COMMUNICATIONS BY THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST, AND THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE BY THE PILOT IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Miscellaneous/other, landing - roll - communications - confusing, atc personnel(lcl/gnd/clnc) (contributing factor) - interpretation of instructions - improper, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run - object - fence - touch-and-go - attempted, pilot in command - lack of total experience in type operation, pilot in command (contributing factor) - in-flight planning/decision - poor, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis THE STUDENT PILOT INITIALLY REQUESTED A TOUCH AND GO LANDING AT A BUSY AIRPORT. THE CONTROLLER TOLD THE PILOT TO DO A FULL STOP ON THE RUNWAY AND SHE WOULD TELL THE PILOT WHEN TO DEPART. THE CONTROLLER SUBSEQUENTLY CLEARED AN AIRPLANE TO LAND BEHIND THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE ON THE SAME RUNWAY, AND CLEARED ANOTHER AIRPLANE FOR A LOW APPROACH ON A RUNWAY THAT INTERSECTED THE DEPARTURE END OF THE ACCIDENT RUNWAY. SHORTLY AFTER THE STUDENT PILOT TOUCHED DOWN, THE CONTROLLER CLEARED HER FOR A TOUCH AND GO. THE STUDENT PILOT ATTEMPTED TO ANSWER THE CONTROLLER, BUT FUMBLED THE RADIO MIC. SHE ELECTED TO DO A TOUCH AND GO BECAUSE SHE HAD BEEN SO CLEARED BY THE CONTROLLER. SHE HAD INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING TO BECOME AIRBORNE AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N757YK](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N757YK-2024-02-28), registration cancelled 2024-02-28, S/N 15280108, built 1977 (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: 15280108 - Engines: LYCOMING O-235 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Operator: Flight Training, Ltd - Registered owner: Hamilton, Cliff S - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal; Standard, Utility - Last inspection: 100 hour, January 2, 2000 - Airport: FAR, Hector Int'L, runway 21, 3,980 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 16; student; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 29 total, 29 in this make and model, 17 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 200° at 10 knots - Visibility: 20 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 34 °F, dew point 25 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: FAR, 1 nm away ## 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 19911223057149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911223057149A), Dec 23, 1991: Cessna 152, Fargo, ND, Substantial damage. Requested touch and go,tower said full stop and hold. Dropped microphone, ran off end of runway. ## Other investigations on N757YK (1) 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. - [NTSB GAA19CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA389), Jul 6, 2019: Cessna 152 (N757YK), Paris, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runway, and his improper decision to perform a… 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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