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December 17, 1992 · Cessna 152 · N65479
Atlanta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 17, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N65479
Operator
Ritchie Tony W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL93LA038
THE STUDENT PILOT HAD FLOWN TO A LOCAL AIRPORT TO CONDUCT TOUCH & GO LANDING PRACTICE. HE REPORTED THAT ON THE THIRD LANDING THE AIRPLANE VEERED LEFT, OFF OF THE RUNWAY, AND STRUCK A RUNWAY SIGN. ACCORDING TO HIM THE LEFT BRAKE HAD LOCKED UP. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT TIRE WAS FLAT, BECAUSE OF THE COLLISION WITH THE SIGN. THERE WERE NO FLAT SPOTS ON THE LEFT TIRE, NO EVIDENCE OF HEAT DISCOLORATION ON THE LEFT BRAKE DISC, & THE LEFT BRAKE WAS FOUND TO OPERATE NORMALLY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT HAD FLOWN TO A LOCAL AIRPORT TO CONDUCT TOUCH & GO LANDING PRACTICE. HE REPORTED THAT ON THE THIRD LANDING THE AIRPLANE VEERED LEFT, OFF OF THE RUNWAY, AND STRUCK A RUNWAY SIGN. ACCORDING TO HIM THE LEFT BRAKE HAD LOCKED UP. AN EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT TIRE WAS FLAT, BECAUSE OF THE COLLISION WITH THE SIGN. THERE WERE NO FLAT SPOTS ON THE LEFT TIRE, NO EVIDENCE OF HEAT DISCOLORATION ON THE LEFT BRAKE DISC, & THE LEFT BRAKE WAS FOUND TO OPERATE NORMALLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:58 EST
Nearest AirportFulton Co. Brown Fld (1nm SE)
Runway32
Runway Length4158 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN65479
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRitchie Tony W
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
Wind340° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC