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October 23, 1997 · Cessna 152 · N89257
Torrance, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Torrance, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N89257
Operator
Kip K Myers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX98LA018
The pilot reported that during a touch-and-go landing, he encountered a sudden gust of wind and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane then departed the runway laterally, went into soft dirt, and nosed over.
NTSB Probable Cause
failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve, an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over. The sudden gust of wind was a related factor.
Full Narrative
On October 23, 1997, at 1132 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 152, N89257, was substantially damaged when it departed runway 29R and nosed over during a touch-and-go landing at Zamperini Airport, Torrance, California. There were no injuries to the solo student pilot or ground personnel, and no damage to ground facilities. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight and no flight plan was filed. The pilot stated that a sudden gust of wind just prior to becoming airborne caused the airplane to veer to the left, after which he lost directional control and departed the runway laterally into soft dirt. He also stated that there was no malfunction of the aircraft or its engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:32 PDT
Nearest AirportZamperini (0nm)
Runway29R
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN89257
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKip K Myers
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
Wind250° @ 4 kt, gusting 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:42
Weather SourceWFAC