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June 29, 1993 · Cessna 152 · N714UW

Van Nuys, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N714UW
Operator
Sussex Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX93LA269

THE NON-CERTIFICATED STUDENT PILOT, THE SOLE OCCUPANT, WAS CONDUCTING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. DURING THE LANDING PHASE, THE AIRCRAFT'S ALTITUDE BALLOONED AND THE PILOT ADDED POWER FOR A GO-AROUND. THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND STALLED ABOUT 20 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE THEN DESCENDED TO THE GROUND AND VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.

NTSB Probable Cause

A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A GO-AROUND MANEUVER, SUBSEQUENT IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTIONS AND AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 1993, about 1034 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 152, N714UW, crashed during touch and go landings at Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, California. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) instructional flight in the local area when the accident occurred. The airplane operated by Sussex Aviation, Van Nuys, California, was substantially damaged. The non-certificated student pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated from Van Nuys about 0930 hours. The pilot reported that he was conducting solo touch and go landings to runway 16L. During the approach phase of the landing, the aircraft ballooned up and the pilot decided to go around. The pilot added power at about 20 feet above the ground and the airplane veered to the left. The airplane then stalled and descended to the ground, veering off the left side of the runway. The pilot held a student pilot certificate that was endorsed for solo operations in the accident airplane on April 19, 1993. The pilot's medical certificate, issued on February 1, 1993, is a first class certificate and contained the limitation that the pilot must wear correcting lenses while exercising the privileges of his airman certificate. According to the pilot/operator report submitted by the pilot, his total aeronautical experience consists of about 63.2 hours, of which 59.7 were accrued in the accident aircraft make and model.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:34 PDT
Nearest AirportVANNUYS (0nm N)
Runway16L
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN714UW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSussex Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:34
Weather SourceWFAC

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