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March 4, 2002 · Cessna 152 · N24933

Longmont, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 4, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Longmont, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N24933
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA02LA048

The pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. During the rollout, the aircraft contacted snow on the runway, and drifted left of the runway centerline, despite the pilot's corrective control inputs. The aircraft departed the north side of the runway, contacted a snow bank, and nosed over. There was a NOTAM-D in effect which reported 1/2 inch of packed snow over ice, braking action poor, for the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors were a contaminated runway, which was icy and covered with snow, and a snow bank.

Full Narrative

On March 4, 2002, at 0945 mountain standard time, a Cessna 152, N24933, sustained substantial damage when it collided with a snow bank at Vance Brand Airport (2V2), in Longmont, Colorado. The student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The aircraft is owned and operated by Air West Flight Center, Inc. of Longmont, Colorado, and was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) instructional flight under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The pilot reported that he was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 29. He stated that the touch down and initial rollout were normal, but as the airplane decelerated it began to drift to the left of runway centerline. The pilot attempted to correct the situation with rudder inputs; however, the airplane continued to track to the left. The airplane departed the left side of the runway, collided with a three-foot snow bank, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and empennage. At 0945 the Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) at Jeffco Airport (KBJC), located 16 nautical miles south of the accident site reported winds from 280 degrees at 10 knots, 80 statue miles visibility, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet, temperature 4 degrees Celsius, dew point minus 12 degrees Celsius, and an altimeter setting of 30.12 inches. There was a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM-D) in effect for Vance Brand Airport between March 1, 2002 at 1147 and March 4, 2002 at 1223, for 1 /2 inch of packed snow over ice and braking action poor. The pilot reported on the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report Form no mechanical malfunctions or failures at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 MST
Nearest AirportLongmont, Vance Brand (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN24933
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 31 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt
Visibility80 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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