Casualties unknown

1990-11-25: Cessna 152 (N757MP) — Faa Flying Club — Indian Head, MD

Indian Head, MD, US

On November 25, 1990, a Cessna 152 (registration N757MP) operated by Faa Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Indian Head, MD. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS DECISION TO LAND WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING TO STOP THE AIRPLANE WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot's long landing led to porpoising. The flight instructor took control, performed a go-around, but the aircraft settled with full power. An attempted short field landing resulted in a runway departure and down an embankment.

Incident Sequence

According to the official investigation source, a student pilot made a long landing and the aircraft began porpoising. The flight instructor then took control of the aircraft, applied power, and returned the airplane to the air. However, after becoming airborne, the airplane started to settle despite full power being applied. The flight instructor decided to attempt a short field landing. During this attempt, the airplane ran off the departure end of the runway and went down an embankment.

Flight Instructor Background

The flight instructor (CFI) had received his rating four years prior to the incident. This was his first student. He had renewed his flight instructor certificate once, at a renewal clinic.

No additional details about the aircraft, injuries, or environmental conditions were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X24688. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.