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May 27, 1989 · Cessna 152 · N24521
Concord, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Concord, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N24521
Operator
Buchanan Flying Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX89LA204
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON HIS THIRD SOLO FLIGHT. AFTER ROTATION AND DURING INITIAL CLIMB, THE AIRPLANE VEERED OVER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A RUNWAY LOCATOR SIGN. THE AIRPLANE WENT BACK TO THE GROUND AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED, THE RIGHT WHEEL BROKE OFF AND THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
STUDENT PILOT HAD NOT ATTAINED COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND, AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON HIS THIRD SOLO FLIGHT. AFTER ROTATION AND DURING INITIAL CLIMB, THE AIRPLANE VEERED OVER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A RUNWAY LOCATOR SIGN. THE AIRPLANE WENT BACK TO THE GROUND AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED, THE RIGHT WHEEL BROKE OFF AND THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 PDT
Nearest AirportBuchanan Field (0nm N)
Runway32R
Runway Length4601 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN24521
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBuchanan Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 9 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT