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November 16, 1994 · Cessna 152 · N6386L

Boulder, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 16, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Boulder, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6386L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA048

DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF AFTER A TOUCH AND GO LANDING THE STUDENT PILOT BECAME CONFUSED AND INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED THE THROTTLE AND APPLIED THE WRONG RUDDER PEDAL. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED A SNOW BANK.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Full Narrative

On November 16, 1994, at 1345 mountain standard time, a Cessna 152, N6386L, was substantially damaged during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing at Boulder, Colorado. The student pilot was not injured. No flight plan was filed for the visual meteorological conditions instructional flight. According to the student pilot, in his written statement, he had retracted flaps and was accelerating when he lost control. He stated that he "mistakenly applied left rudder" instead of the right rudder pedal and pulled the throttle partially off to "prevent lift off." He further reported that he applied right pedal in an attempt "to put him back on track." He intended to pull power off; however, he "mistakenly pushed the throttle on." The aircraft ran off the runway into a snow bank and damaged the fuselage and wing. An examination of the aircraft revealed no mechanical anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 MST
Nearest AirportBoulder Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway8
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6386L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 39 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 21 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data