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January 11, 1991 · Cessna 152 II · N4872B
St. Cloud, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 11, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
St. Cloud, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 152 II
Tail Number
N4872B
Operator
Wright Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA065
A SOLO STUDENT PILOT PRACTICING TOUCH-AND-GO LANDINGS, APPLIED POWER FOR TAKEOFF AND THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED LEFT. THE PILOT REDUCED POWER TO IDLE AND APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER, BUT THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY. DEPARTING THE RUNWAY, THE AIRPLANE ROLLED INTO SNOW COVER AND NOSED OVER. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WAS REPORTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING ACCELERATION FOR TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
A SOLO STUDENT PILOT PRACTICING TOUCH-AND-GO LANDINGS, APPLIED POWER FOR TAKEOFF AND THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED LEFT. THE PILOT REDUCED POWER TO IDLE AND APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER, BUT THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY. DEPARTING THE RUNWAY, THE AIRPLANE ROLLED INTO SNOW COVER AND NOSED OVER. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WAS REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest AirportSt. Cloud Municipal (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152 II
Tail NumberN4872B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWright Aero
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 24 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 5 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 2700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point23 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC