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June 1, 1992 · Cessna 152 · N68342
Delano, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Delano, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N68342
Operator
Security Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX92LA226
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. AFTER TOUCHDOWN ON RUNWAY 32L THE PILOT SAID A DUST DEVIL OR GUST OF WIND PUSHED THE AIRCRAFT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK AFTER ENCOUNTERING SOFT, RECENTLY PLOWED SOIL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR GUSTING CROSS WIND CONDITIONS AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. AFTER TOUCHDOWN ON RUNWAY 32L THE PILOT SAID A DUST DEVIL OR GUST OF WIND PUSHED THE AIRCRAFT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK AFTER ENCOUNTERING SOFT, RECENTLY PLOWED SOIL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportDelano Municipal (0nm N)
Runway32L
Runway Length5650 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN68342
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSecurity Aviation
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 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 6 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO