# NTSB MKC83LA057: Cessna 152, N4640B, Ord, NE, January 23, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: January 23, 1983, 14:15 local (20:15 UTC)
- Place: Ord, NE
- Coordinates: 41.600906, -98.920181 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.6009&lon=-98.9202&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33380
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC83LA057
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33380/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA057

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - rudder - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - diverted attention, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - snowbank (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTED THAT ON HIS THIRD TOUCH-AND-GO, HE WAS MOMENTARILY DISTRACTED AND LOOKED DOWN INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT. HE INADVERTENTENTLY PUSHED THE LEFT RUDDER AND WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BEFORE THE LEFT MAIN WHEEL RAN OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND INTO THE SNOW. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT HIT A 3 FT SNOWBANK.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4640B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4640B), registered now, S/N 15283560, 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: 15283560
- Airframe hours: 409
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Markley Aviation, Inc.
- Registered owner: Grand Island Flying Club,Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Airport: 0V4, Evelyn Sharp, runway 31, 3,900 × 50 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 27; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 14 total, 14 in this make and model, 3 as pilot in command, 2 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 340° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Temperature: 43 °F, dew point 36 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 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 19830123001449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830123001449A), Jan 23, 1983: Cessna 152, Ord, NE, Substantial damage. Pilot looked down inside aircraft on touch and go. Lost control and ran into a snowbank on edge of runway.

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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