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January 17, 2002 · Cessna 152 · N68737

Logan, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 2002
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Logan, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N68737
Operator
Utah State University
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN02LA021

During landing roll, the airplane hit several patches of snow and ice that were located left of the centerline. The pilot attempted to add a little power and right rudder to avoid the ice. The airplane veered to the left, the nose landing gear struck a snow bank, and the airplane nosed over. The winds at the time of the accident were calm.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. Contributing factors were the runway's patchy snow and ice conditions and a snow bank along the side of the runway.

Full Narrative

On January 17, 2002, at approximately 1515 mountain standard time, a Cessna 152, N68737, operated by Utah State University, was substantially damaged following loss of control during landing roll at Logan-Cache Airport, Logan, Utah. The private pilot, the sole occupant on board, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for this local instructional flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at approximately 1500. According to the student pilot, during landing roll on runway 35, the airplane hit several patches of snow and ice that were located left of the centerline. He attempted to add a little power and right rudder to avoid the ice. The airplane veered to the left, the nose landing gear struck a snow bank, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar, vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that his total flight time was 85.5 hours in all aircraft, and this was his first flight in the last 90 days. At 1551, the recorded weather conditions at Logan-Cache Airport, were, wind, calm; visibility, 3 statute miles; temperature, minus 10 degrees Celsius; dew point, minus 12 degrees Celsius; and an altimeter setting, 30.16.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 MST
Nearest AirportLogan-Cache (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length9095 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN68737
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUtah State University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data