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December 26, 1998 · Cessna 152 · N6136Q

Appleton, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 26, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Appleton, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6136Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA060

During the pilot's last landing, he entered a right hand traffic pattern for runway 29. He stated that he had touched down slightly to the right of the runway's centerline. After he touched down, he attempted to go towards the left to get lined up onto the centerline. He added that as he crossed the centerline, he applied right rudder, but the airplane did not respond and continued to travel to the left. He stated that he applied both brakes, the right more so, but he was unable to control the airplane. He further stated that the airplane continued to the left, off the runway, at which point the nose landing gear collapsed. A wind of 240 degrees at 14 knots was recorded at the time of the accident. Inspection of the aircraft revealed no mechanical anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On December 26, 1998, at 1230 central standard time, a Cessna 152, N6136Q, piloted by a student pilot, received substantial damage on impact with the terrain following a loss of directional control during landing rollout on runway 29 (6,501 feet by 150 feet, grooved dry concrete) at the Outagamie County Regional Airport (ATW), Appleton, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 solo training flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The local flight originated ATW at 1226. The pilot reported that he had performed 5 or 6 touch and go landings and did not notice any problems prior to the accident. During his last landing, he entered a right hand traffic pattern for runway 29. He stated that he had touched down slightly to the right of the runway's centerline. After he touched down, he attempted to go towards the left to get lined up onto the centerline. He added that as he crossed the centerline, he applied right rudder, but the airplane did not respond and continued to travel to the left. He stated that he applied both brakes, the right more so, but he was unable to control the airplane. He further stated that the airplane continued to the left, off the runway, at which point the nose landing gear collapsed. ATW recorded, at 1230, a wind of 240 degrees at 14 knots. Inspection of the aircraft by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed no mechanical anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CST
Nearest AirportOutagamie County Regional (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6136Q
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 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 14 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 1 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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