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March 23, 1996 · Cessna 152 · N68352

Lambertville, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lambertville, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N68352
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA114

After making five takeoffs and landings with her instructor, the student pilot performed two successful solo takeoffs and landings. The student said that she lost directional control of the airplane and it struck a snowbank during the third solo takeoff. This was a soft field takeoff. The airplane nosed over after contacting the snowbank.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The snowbank was a related factor.

Full Narrative

On March 23, 1996, at 0940 eastern standard time (est), a Cessna 152, N68352, piloted by a student pilot, collided with a snowbank while conducting a touch and go takeoff at Toledo Suburban Airport, Lambertville, Michigan. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight. No flight plan was filed. The flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91, and was originating at the time of the accident. According to the student pilot's written statement, she performed five touch and go landings with her instructor pilot and was preparing for her second solo flight for that day. The student pilot performed two successful solo takeoffs and landings. The student stated, "Lost directional control on 3rd solo takeoff while performing a soft-field takeoff. Front wheel was off the ground, plane went left of center, right rudder applied to no avail." The left main gear struck a snowbank on the side of the runway followed by the nose gear and the airplane nosed over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 EST
Nearest AirportLambertville, Toledo Subu (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3928 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN68352
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 41 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data