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May 1, 1989 · Cessna 152 · N45981
Burlington, VT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Burlington, VT
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N45981
Operator
Valley Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC89LA128
THE SOLO STUDENT PLT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH & GO LANDINGS WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. DURING THE SECOND TAKEOFF THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT. ATTEMPTS TO REGAIN CONTROL WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE PLT DECREASED POWER AND APPLIED BRAKES; HOWEVER, THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY INTO A GRASS AREA WHERE IT CONTACTED A DITCH AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE SOLO STUDENT PLT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH & GO LANDINGS WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. DURING THE SECOND TAKEOFF THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT. ATTEMPTS TO REGAIN CONTROL WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE PLT DECREASED POWER AND APPLIED BRAKES; HOWEVER, THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY INTO A GRASS AREA WHERE IT CONTACTED A DITCH AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EDT
Nearest AirportBurlington (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN45981
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorValley Air Service
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 25 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO