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July 15, 1994 · Cessna A152 · N761UA

Bremerton, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bremerton, WA
Aircraft
Cessna A152
Tail Number
N761UA
Operator
Wings Aloft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA185

THE STUDENT PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE RIGHT WING AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SUDDENLY RAISED. THE PILOT CORRECTED WITH RIGHT AILERON CONTROL. WHEN THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TOUCHED DOWN, THE AIRPLANE WAS POSITIONED APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREES OFF OF THE RUNWAY HEADING. THE PILOT APPLIED HEAVY BRAKING; HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED OFF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Full Narrative

On July 14, 1994, at 1745 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna A152, N761UA, collided with a ditch after landing at Bremerton National Airport, Bremerton, Washington. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. In a written statement, the pilot reported that after touching down on runway 19, the right wing and right main landing gear suddenly raised. The pilot applied right aileron control to recover. After the right main wheel touched down, the airplane was positioned approximately 45 degrees to the runway heading. The pilot applied heavy braking, however, the airplane continued off the side of the runway and collided with a ditch. The pilot reported that the weather at the time of the accident was clear with the wind from 220 degrees at six knots. No wind gusts were reported. At 1835, the Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at Bremerton was reporting the winds from 170 degrees at seven knots. No wind gusts were reported.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 PDT
Nearest AirportBremerton National (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length6200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A152
Tail NumberN761UA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWings Aloft
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 21 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data