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March 19, 1993 · Cessna 152 · N89681

Chandler, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N89681
Operator
Button Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX93LA155

THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING SOLO TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. DURING THE FINAL LANDING, THE PILOT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND EXITED THE RUNWAY. ACCORDING TO THE FBO'S CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, THE STUDENT APPLIED FULL POWER AS THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRCRAFT MOMENTARILY BECAME AIRBORNE. THE AIRCRAFT REPORTEDLY BANKED TO THE LEFT, THE WING TIP CONTACTED THE GROUND AND THE AIRCRAFT CARTWHEELED THROUGH AN AIRPORT BOUNDARY FENCE.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND HIS IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION TO CORRECT THE SITUATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

Full Narrative

THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING SOLO TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. DURING THE FINAL LANDING, THE PILOT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND EXITED THE RUNWAY. ACCORDING TO THE FBO'S CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, THE STUDENT APPLIED FULL POWER AS THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRCRAFT MOMENTARILY BECAME AIRBORNE. THE AIRCRAFT REPORTEDLY BANKED TO THE LEFT, THE WING TIP CONTACTED THE GROUND AND THE AIRCRAFT CARTWHEELED THROUGH AN AIRPORT BOUNDARY FENCE.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 MST
Nearest AirportChandler Municipal (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length4800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN89681
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorButton Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 2 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data