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June 6, 1995 · Cessna 152 · N4625P

Bessemer, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bessemer, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N4625P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA105

THE STUDENT PILOT WAS CONDUCTING HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT. HIS INSTRUCTOR HAD FLOWN HIM TO A DIFFERENT AIRPORT FROM THE HOME AIRPORT, BECAUSE OF CROSSWINDS AT THE HOME AIRPORT. ON HIS THIRD TOUCH AND GO, AFTER ADDING FULL POWER, RAISING THE FLAPS, AND CLOSING THE CARBURETOR HEAT, THE STUDENT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE AIRPLANE VEERED LEFT OFF OF THE RUNWAY, AND COLLIDED WITH TWO PARKED AIRCRAFT. THE STUDENT HAD 12 TOTAL FLIGHT HOURS WITH 0.3 PILOT IN COMMAND HOURS, WHICH WERE ACQUIRED DURING THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing.

Full Narrative

On June 6, 1995, about 1510 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N4625P, collided with parked airplanes during the go-around portion of a touch and go landing at Bessemer, Alabama. The airplane was operated by Phoenix Aviation of Alabama under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan was filed for the solo, instructional flight. There were no injuries to the student pilot, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Origination of the flight was Bessemer, about 1500, on the same day. The pilot reported that he touched down on the left tire, then bounced alternately between tires a few times. He then initiated the go-around by retracting the landing flaps, adding full power, and closing the carburetor heat. The airplane veered left, crossed a grass area, and collided with the parked airplanes. The student reported that he and his instructor had flown from Shelby County, where he normally flies, to Bessemer, because the wind was aligned with the runway and calmer, at Bessemer. This flight was his first solo, and the accident occurred on the third touch and go landing. The student had a total of twelve flight hours, all in the same make and model airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 CDT
Nearest AirportBESSEMER (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length5700 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN4625P
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 23 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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