Casualties unknown

Airplane Stalls and Impacts Ground After Wind Shift and Go-Around (N24795)

Fort Worth, TX, US

On June 25, 1989, a Cessna 152 (registration N24795) operated by Acme School OF Aeronautics was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Worth, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE INADVERTENT STALL OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF THE WEATHER ADVISORY, THE UNFAVORABLE WINDSHIFT, AND THE THUNDERSTORM OUTFLOW. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An airplane on final approach executed a touch-and-go following a wind shear alert, then stalled and impacted the ground after being instructed to go around again amid gusty winds and heavy rain.

Event Summary

An airplane was cleared to land on Runway 34R and had established a final approach when the wind shifted from 030 degrees at 8 knots to 060 degrees at 25 knots. The tower controller had previously advised all traffic of a large thunderstorm along the eastern perimeter of the airport. The controller then advised the pilot of a wind shear alert. In response, the pilot executed a touch-and-go.

Weather Conditions and Subsequent Instructions

After the touch-and-go, winds shifted again, this time to 090 degrees at 20 knots gusting to 26 knots. The controller advised the pilot that landing on Runway 09 was an option. Shortly thereafter, the controller instructed all aircraft to go around as wind velocity increased to 30-plus knots. Heavy rain showers were occurring over the airport at the time.

Final Maneuvers and Impact

The airplane was observed in what appeared to be slow flight. It then rolled to the left and stalled. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the ground and burned.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jun 1989 Cessna 152 accident near Fort Worth, TX?

An airplane on final approach executed a touch-and-go following a wind shear alert, then stalled and impacted the ground after being instructed to go around again amid gusty winds and heavy rain.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jun 1989 involved a Cessna 152, registration N24795, operated by Acme School OF Aeronautics, at Fort Worth, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE INADVERTENT STALL OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF THE WEATHER ADVISORY, THE UNFAVORABLE WINDSHIFT, AND THE THUNDERSTORM OUTFLOW.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X28578. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.