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December 16, 1988 · Cessna 152II · N714ZE
Lake In The Hls, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 16, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake In The Hls, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152II
Tail Number
N714ZE
Operator
Northern Illinois Flight Cntr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI89LA032
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING THE FIRST TAKEOFF FOR THE THIRD SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT WHEN SHE OVERCORRECTED FOR A CROSSWIND WHILE ON TAKEOFF ROLL. THE AIRPLANE WAS TRAVELING AT 50-55 KNOTS WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, TO NO AVAIL. THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A BERM, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE CORRECTING FOR A CROSSWIND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE CAUSE IS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING THE FIRST TAKEOFF FOR THE THIRD SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT WHEN SHE OVERCORRECTED FOR A CROSSWIND WHILE ON TAKEOFF ROLL. THE AIRPLANE WAS TRAVELING AT 50-55 KNOTS WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, TO NO AVAIL. THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A BERM, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CST
Nearest AirportLake In The Hills (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152II
Tail NumberN714ZE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorthern Illinois Flight Cntr
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 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point7 C / 1 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:46
Weather SourceWFAC