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March 10, 1994 · Cessna 152 · N5368M

Angwin, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Angwin, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5368M
Operator
Pacific Union College Flt Ctr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA156

The pilot reported that after doing several touch-and-go landings on runway 34, the active runway was changed to runway 16. After making what was described as a normal approach, the aircraft landed on runway 16. During the ground roll, the pilot noticed that the aircraft was 'pulling to the right.' His corrective action was to apply left rudder to stop the right turn. He said that this had no effect on the directional control of the aircraft and, as a final effort, he applied full left rudder. Despite his actions, the aircraft continued off the right side of the runway and down an embankment where it impacted brush and terrain causing substantial structural damage to the airframe and landing gear. The operator stated that he conducted a postaccident inspection of the aircraft and was unable to identify any mechanical discrepancies that might have contributed to a loss of control.

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilots lack of total experience.

Full Narrative

On March 10, 1994, at 1030 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 152, N5368M, sustained substantial structural damage when the aircraft ran off the runway during the landing roll at Angwin, California. The aircraft was operated by Pacific Union College Flight Center of Angwin, California, and was on a local traffic pattern solo instructional flight under 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions were prevalent at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed for the operation. The student pilot was not injured. The flight originated on the day of the mishap at 1000 from Virgil O. Parrett Field. In a verbal statement, the pilot reported that after doing several touch-and-go landings on runway 34, the active runway was changed to runway 16. After making what was described as a normal approach, the aircraft landed on runway 16. During the ground roll, the pilot said that he noticed that the aircraft was "pulling to the right." His corrective action was to apply left rudder to stop the right turn. He said that this had no effect on the directional control of the aircraft and, as a final effort, he applied full left rudder. Despite his actions, the aircraft continued off the right side of the runway and down an embankment where it impacted brush and terrain causing substantial structural damage to the airframe and landing gear. The operator stated that he conducted a postaccident inspection of the aircraft and was unable to identify any mechanical discrepancies that might have contributed to a loss of control.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PST
Nearest AirportVirgil O. Parrett Field (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5368M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPacific Union College Flt Ctr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC

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