Casualties unknown

Training Flight Encounters Wind Shear and Collides with Dirt Mound (N48745)

Reno, NV, US

On July 20, 1984, a Cessna 152II (registration N48745) was involved in an aviation accident near Reno, NV. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A flight instructor and student experienced wind shear during landing, leading to a loss of control and collision with a dirt mound, causing the aircraft to nose over.

Incident Overview

During a training flight, a certified flight instructor (CFI) and their student were on approach to land on Runway 16R. The CFI received a report of wind shear in the area. While instructing the student in the wing-down method for crosswind landings, the aircraft touched down on its right wheel first, followed by the left wheel and nose wheel.

Sequence of Events

After touchdown, a strong wind burst from 250 degrees at 10 to 15 knots struck the aircraft, causing it to veer sharply to the left. In an attempt to recover, the CFI added full power. However, control was lost as the aircraft became airborne. To avoid stalling, the CFI stated that he nosed the aircraft over. Subsequently, the aircraft collided with a mound of dirt piled beside a drainage ditch located between the runways. The impact caused the aircraft to nose over.

Outcome

The aircraft came to rest after nosing over following the collision with the dirt mound. No further details regarding injuries or damage were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Jul 1984 Cessna 152II accident near Reno, NV?

A flight instructor and student experienced wind shear during landing, leading to a loss of control and collision with a dirt mound, causing the aircraft to nose over.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Jul 1984 involved a Cessna 152II, registration N48745, at Reno, NV.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X40524. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.