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October 7, 1995 · Cessna 152 · N25478

Logan, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Logan, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N25478
Operator
Great Western Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA96LA006

THE PILOT WAS ON HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT PRACTICING TOUCH-AND-GO LANDINGS. AFTER COMPLETING THE FIRST LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT, HE RETRACTED THE FLAPS, TURNED OFF THE CARBURETOR HEAT AND ADDED POWER FOR THE TAKEOFF. AFTER POWER WAS APPLIED, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE CORRECTED WITH RIGHT RUDDER CONTROL, HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED TO THE LEFT AND BEGAN TO 'FISHTAIL.' THE PILOT OPTED TO REDUCE POWER AS THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE NOSE WHEEL DUG INTO THE SOFT SOIL AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. DURING THE POST CRASH INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FLAPS WERE IN THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION. NO EVIDENCE WAS FOUND TO INDICATED A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.

Full Narrative

On October 7, 1995, at 1245 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 152, N25478, ran off the side of runway 35 at Logan, Utah. The nose wheel dug into the ground and the airplane nosed over. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local instructional flight. The student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. In a written statement, the pilot reported that his first solo landing was made without incident. The pilot stated that, during the ensuing takeoff ground roll, he retracted the flaps, turned off the carburetor heat and added full power. After the power was applied, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot corrected the situation by applying rudder control and stated that the airplane began to "fishtail," a situation which gradually increased. The pilot decided to abort the takeoff and reduced power as the airplane continued to the left side of the runway. The airplane travelled off the edge of the runway, the nose wheel dug into the soft ground, and the airplane nosed over. After the accident, the airplane was inspected. It was found that the flaps were fully extended. No evidence was found to indicate a mechanical failure or malfunction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 MDT
Nearest AirportLogan-Cache (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length5931 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN25478
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGreat Western Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 4 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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