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April 30, 1994 · Cessna 152 · N758ZC
Willmar, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Willmar, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N758ZC
Operator
Flying Scotchman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA143
DURING ROLLOUT ON A TOUCH AND GO LANDING, THE STUDENT SOLO PILOT ADDED POWER FOR TAKEOFF AND THE AIRPLANE YAWED TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT REDUCED POWER, THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY EDGE AND STRUCK A SNOW BERM.
NTSB Probable Cause
the failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during touch and go landings. A factor was the pilot in command's lack of total experience and the snowbank located off the side of the runway.
Full Narrative
On April 30, 1994, at 1110 hours central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N758ZC, operated as a training aircraft by Flying Scotchman, Inc., of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, departed the left side of runway 10 (5700' x 100') at Willmar Municipal Airport, Willmar, Minnesota, struck a snow bank, and overturned. The solo student pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident and winds were 330 degrees at 5 knots. The flight originated at Crystal Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota, at 1018 hours central standard time. The pilot was performing touch and go landings at Willmar Municipal Airport, added power for takeoff, lost directional control and departed the runway edge.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 CDT
Nearest AirportWillmar Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length5700 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN758ZC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying Scotchman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC