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July 19, 2001 · Cessna 152 · N4662Q

Millville, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Millville, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N4662Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD01LA082

The student pilot intended to perform a solo cross-country flight; however, shortly after departure he returned to the airport due to poor visibility. He entered the traffic pattern for runway 14 and prepared for a landing. He reported that just after he touched down on the centerline, the airplane veered to the left and struck a runway sign. The airplane then slid about 100 feet and came to rest in the grass. He also reported that the wind "may have been a factor" in the accident. The student pilot additionally stated that he received a weather briefing prior to the flight; however, he could not remember its contents. The wind reported at the airport was from 050 degrees at 15 knots. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no mechanical malfunctions.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On July 19, 2001, approximately 0940 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N4662Q, was substantially damaged during landing at the Millville Airport (MIV), Millville, New Jersey. The certificated student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The student pilot stated that he intended to perform a solo cross-country flight to Cape May, New Jersey; however, shortly after departure he returned to MIV due to poor visibility. He entered the traffic pattern for runway 14 and prepared for a landing. The student pilot reported that just after he touched down on the centerline, the airplane veered to the left and struck a runway sign. The airplane then slid about 100 feet and came to rest in the grass. The student pilot reported about 35 hours of total flight experience, 30 of which were accumulated in make and model. He also reported that the wind "may have been a factor" in the accident. The student pilot additionally stated that he received a weather briefing prior to the flight; however, he could not remember its contents. The airplane was examined by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector. According to the inspector, the left side of the fuselage was "buckled", the underside of the fuselage was damaged, and the propeller was bent. No mechanical malfunctions were identified with the airplane. The weather reported at MIV, at 0954, included wind from 050 degrees at 15 knots, visibility 10 miles, overcast ceiling at 2300 feet, temperature 21 degrees Celsius, and dew point 17 degrees Celsius. The student pilot did not respond to three requests to complete the NTSB Form 6120.1/2.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 EDT
Nearest AirportMillville Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length5057 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN4662Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 63 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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