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March 10, 1996 · Cessna 152 · N67475

Lambertville, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lambertville, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N67475
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA104

The student pilot stated the airplane began veering to the left during the takeoff ground run. He stated he applied the 'wrong rudder' (left) in an attempt to straighten the heading. The airplane departed the left side of the runway heading for trees. The pilot reduced the throttle and the airplane contacted the trees before coming to a stop.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the rudder in an attempt to regain control.

Full Narrative

On March 10, 1996, at 1115 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, N67475, operated by Suburban Aviation, collided with trees while taking off on runway 27 (3,928 x 50') at the Toledo Suburban Airport, Lambertville, Michigan. The local 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The airplane was substantially damaged and the student pilot was not injured. The flight originated at the Toledo Suburban Airport, at 1005 est. The student pilot reported that during the takeoff ground run the airplane began to veer to the left. He stated that at takeoff speed he decided to use rudder to straighten out the heading. He reported, "Hit wrong rudder causing plane to leave runway to the left." The pilot realized that he was not going to be able to clear a treeline ahead of him so he, "...pulled out throttle and pulled up slightly on yoke to slow plane down." The airplane continued into the treeline, contacting "two or three" trees prior to coming to a stop.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EST
Nearest AirportToledo Suburban (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3928 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN67475
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 14 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data