Casualties unknown

Pilot of 757HM Cuts Off Traffic and Contacts Another Aircraft on Approach (N4894B)

Panama City, FL, US

On September 13, 1985, a Cessna 152 (registration N4894B) was involved in an aviation accident near Panama City, FL. 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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The pilot of aircraft 757HM turned final unintentionally cutting off three aircraft, was instructed to break left, and during go-around contacted the top of 4894B. After two go-arounds, the pilot landed without further incident.

Overview

An incident occurred during approach to Runway 05 involving aircraft 757HM and 4894B. The pilot of 757HM stated that he understood he was second to land and proceeded to turn final, unknowingly cutting off three other aircraft already on final approach.

Sequence of Events

After turning final, the tower instructed the pilot to "break left, there is two aircraft on final." The pilot applied power to go around and stopped his sink rate, but during this maneuver, the aircraft contacted the top of 4894B. The pilot then continued the go-around.

On the next approach, the pilot was told he was too close to his traffic and was instructed to go around again. The subsequent approach was completed without further incident, and the aircraft landed safely.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Sept 1985 Cessna 152 accident near Panama City, FL?

The pilot of aircraft 757HM turned final unintentionally cutting off three aircraft, was instructed to break left, and during go-around contacted the top of 4894B. After two go-arounds, the pilot landed without further incident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Sept 1985 involved a Cessna 152, registration N4894B, at Panama City, FL.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37836. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.