# NTSB FTW83LA012: Cessna 152, N89023, Fort Worth, TX, October 9, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 9, 1982, 18:38 local (23:38 UTC)
- Place: Fort Worth, TX
- Coordinates: 32.819923, -97.359619 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.8199&lon=-97.3596&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report October 9, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70726
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW83LA012
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70726/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA012

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - touch-and-go - performed, pilot in command
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff
  - aborted takeoff - initiated, pilot in command
  - terrain condition - ditch (contributing factor)
- Nose gear collapsed, takeoff
  - landing gear,nose gear - overload

## Analysis

WHILE PRACTICING TOUCH & GO LANDINGS THE STUDENT PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, RAN OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY INTO A DITCH COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR & TURNING OVER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N89023](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N89023-2013-09-18), registration cancelled 2013-09-18, S/N 15282600, built 1978 (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: 15282600
- Airframe hours: 2156
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Hallmark School Of Aviation
- Registered owner: Hallmark School Of Aviation
- Departed: FTW, FORT WORTH, TX
- Destination: FTW, FORT WORTH, TX
- Airport: FTW, Meacham, runway 34, 2,800 × 80 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 46; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 17 total, 17 in this make and model, 2 as pilot in command, 17 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 300° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 160 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: FTW

## 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 19821009052119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821009052119A), Oct 9, 1982: Cessna 152, Ft Worth, TX, Destroyed. Student pilot lost directional control during landing.

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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