# NTSB FTW95LA286: Cessna 152, N6306H, Bridgeport, TX, July 7, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 7, 1995, 11:10 local (16:10 UTC)
- Place: Bridgeport, TX
- Coordinates: 33.199333, -97.750625 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.1993&lon=-97.7506&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report February 14, 1996
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 19489
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW95LA286
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19489/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA286

## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

DURING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS THE STUDENT PILOT WAS OBSERVED TAKING OFF AND CLIMBING TO 100 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. WITNESSES REPORTED OBSERVING THE AIRCRAFT IN A HIGH NOSE ATTITUDE WHICH THEN DROPPED TO A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE OF 35 DEGREES. THE WITNESSES REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT.

## Factual narrative

On July 7, 1995, at 1110 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N6306H, was substantially damaged during takeoff near Bridgeport, Texas.  The student pilot was not injured.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the instructional flight.

In an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that during takeoff, following a touch and go landing, the engine lost power.  The pilot further reported that airspeed was lost and the aircraft nosed over and struck the ground.  Witnesses to the accident reported observing the aircraft approximately 80 to 100 feet above the ground in a "nose high attitude" and then "descend at a 35 degree angle" prior to impact.

Post-crash examination of the aircraft revealed structural damage to the engine mounts, fuselage, and firewall.  The examination did not reveal any anomalies that could have led to a loss of control.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6306H](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6306H-2003-03-27), registration cancelled 2003-03-27, S/N 15284153, built 1979 (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: 15284153
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Bridgeport Flt Training Center
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: 1F9
- Airport: IF9, Bridgeport Municipal, runway 35, 3,500 × 60 ft, concrete

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 22; student; medical: class 2, unknown; seat: left; flight hours: 22 total, 3 as pilot in command, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 220° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 73 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: AFW, 26 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 19950707017639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950707017639A), Jul 7, 1995: Cessna 152, Bridgeport, TX, Substantial damage. Nose high angle on takeoff. Stalled. Impacted ground.

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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