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July 18, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N714VP
Nebraska City, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nebraska City, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N714VP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA158
THE STUDENT PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A TAKEOFF ON HIS 2ND SOLO FLT. HE REPORTED THAT AS HE STARTED THE TAKEOFF, THE ACFT BEGAN MOVING TO THE LEFT OF THE RWY, SO HE APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER, BUT TOO MUCH, THEN TOO MUCH LEFT RUDDER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RWY & HE APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, BUT FORGOT TO RETARD THE THROTTLE. AFTER THAT, THE ACFT STRUCK A FENCE & A BALER BEFORE STOPPING.
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THE STUDENT PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A TAKEOFF ON HIS 2ND SOLO FLT. HE REPORTED THAT AS HE STARTED THE TAKEOFF, THE ACFT BEGAN MOVING TO THE LEFT OF THE RWY, SO HE APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER, BUT TOO MUCH, THEN TOO MUCH LEFT RUDDER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RWY & HE APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, BUT FORGOT TO RETARD THE THROTTLE. AFTER THAT, THE ACFT STRUCK A FENCE & A BALER BEFORE STOPPING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 CDT
Nearest AirportGRUNDMAN (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length2690 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN714VP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time12:00
Weather SourceWIT