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September 30, 1994 · Cessna 152 · N46872
Fort Worth, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 30, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N46872
Operator
Bourland Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA318
WHILE PRACTICING LANDINGS AND TAKEOFFS, DURING THE FIRST SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND RAN OFF OF THE RUNWAY DURING TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A DIRT MOUND AND NOSED OVER. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS AND THE WIND WAS CALM.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
On September 30, 1994, at 0855 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N46872, was substantially damaged during takeoff at Bourland Field, Fort Worth, Texas. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions with calm winds prevailed for the supervised solo flight. The student pilot was not injured. During an interview conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that while practicing takeoffs and landings during her first solo flight she lost directional control and ran off the left side of runway 17. After the airplane left the runway, it struck a dirt mound and nosed over, resulting in structural damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:55 CDT
Nearest AirportBourland Field (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4150 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN46872
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBourland Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2E · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC