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May 8, 1994 · Cessna 152 · N4594B

Chandler, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N4594B
Operator
Venture Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA216

The student pilot said he was on his first supervised solo and had completed one touch and go. On the second one, the pilot reported that he lost control of the aircraft at touchdown, veered to the left, and collided with a runway information sign. The management official reported that the student pilot had about 18 total flight hours, all of which were dual instruction. On the morning of the mishap, the student completed a phase check with another company flight instructor. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction of the aircraft or any system.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.

Full Narrative

On May 8, 1994, at 0820 mountain standard time, a Cessna 152, N4594B, collided with an airport information sign during the landing ground roll at Chandler, Arizona. The aircraft was operated by Venture Aviation, Inc., of Chandler, Arizona, and was on a student solo instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated from the Chandler, Arizona, airport about 0814 on the day of the mishap for a local area solo instructional flight. In his written statement, the student pilot said he was on his first supervised solo. The pilot said he completed one touch and go. On the second one, the pilot reported that he lost control of the aircraft at touchdown, veered to the left, and collided with a runway information sign. The management official reported that the student pilot had about 18 total flight hours, all of which were dual instruction. On the morning of the mishap, the student completed a phase check with another company flight instructor. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction of the aircraft or any system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:20 MST
Nearest AirportChandler Muni (0nm)
Runway22L
Runway Length4850 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN4594B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVenture Aviation
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 28 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data