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May 16, 1994 · Cessna 152 · N211SP
Andrews, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Andrews, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N211SP
Operator
Burke Joel
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL94LA101
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING A GO-AROUND ATTEMPT, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, HIT A DITCH, AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
Full Narrative
On May 16, 1994, about 1700 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N211SP was substantially damaged following a nose over after landing at Andrews, South Carolina. The student pilot was not injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight. The flight departed Georgetown, South Carolina at 1645. The pilot stated that during a cross wind landing, he lost control of the aircraft, attempted a go-around, ran off the left side of the runway, hit a ditch, and the aircraft nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportAndrews Municipal (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN211SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBurke Joel
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 19 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC