Casualties unknown

Aircraft Noses Over During Go-Around on Check Flight (N757ES)

Avondale, CO, US

On August 9, 1982, a Cessna 152 (registration N757ES) operated by Fremont Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Avondale, CO. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a private pilot check flight, a go-around was improperly performed. The aircraft drifted right, nose gear contacted a runway burr, and after the examiner took controls, the aircraft nosed over during touchdown.

Incident Summary

A student pilot was on a private pilot check flight with a designated flight examiner. While demonstrating balked landings, the go-around procedure was performed improperly. As a result, the examiner asked the student to repeat the procedure on the next approach, which was a short field landing approach.

Sequence of Events

During the approach, the aircraft drifted to the right when the go-around was initiated. The nose gear then contacted a 2-foot burr along the edge of the runway. According to the flight examiner, the student had raised the flaps fully up upon initiating the go-around. The examiner then took control of the aircraft and attempted to get it back on the runway and stop, as it had slowed down too much to clear a 30-foot power line at the end of the runway. However, during touchdown, the aircraft nosed over.

Damage

During the accident sequence, the nose wheel was driven completely aft.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Aug 1982 Cessna 152 accident near Avondale, CO?

During a private pilot check flight, a go-around was improperly performed. The aircraft drifted right, nose gear contacted a runway burr, and after the examiner took controls, the aircraft nosed over during touchdown.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Aug 1982 involved a Cessna 152, registration N757ES, operated by Fremont Air Services, at Avondale, CO.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03177. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.