Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW85LA141

ATHENS, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N1610M

CESSNA 182

Analysis

A PVT PLT WAS PRACTICING SHORT FLD LANDINGS UNDER INSTRUCTION OF A CFI. THE INSTRUCTOR FAILED TO TAKE EFFECTIVE REMEDIAL ACTION SOON ENOUGH TO CORRECT A SLOW AIRSPEED WHICH DEVELOPED INTO A HIGH SINK RATE RESULTING IN AN UNDERSHOT. THE ACFT LANDED SHORT OF THE AIRSTRIP, TOUCHED DOWN ON THE NOSE GEAR AND NOSED OVER.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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