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May 29, 2002 · Cessna 152 · N5224P

Immokalee, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Immokalee, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5224P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL02LA118

The student pilot stated that he was performing a touch and go landing on runway 9. After the airplane touched down, the pilot applied full power for take-off. He noticed that the airplane was drifting towards the left, but was unable to maintain directional control. The student pilot pulled the power to idle to discontinue the take-off roll. The airplane continued off the runway surface, and collided with a ditch adjacent to the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed the right wing spar was bent 18 inches inboard from tip of the wing, the propeller was bent, the engine exhaust pipe was crushed, and the nose strut was bent 45 degrees to the right. Further inspection revealed that the firewall was buckled. The examination of the airplane failed to disclose a mechanical or a component failure.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a touch and go landing resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.

Full Narrative

On May 29, 2002, at 1230 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N5224P, registered to Comair Aviation Academy, Inc., and operated by a student pilot, collided with a ditch during a touch and go landing at Immokalee Airport, Immokalee, Florida. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the student pilot was not injured. The flight was departing Immokalee, Florida at the time of the accident. The student pilot stated that he was performing a touch and go landing on runway 9. After the plane touched down, the pilot applied full power for take-off. He noticed that the airplane was drifting towards the left, but was unable to maintain directional control. The student pilot pulled the power lever to idle to discontinue the take-off roll. The airplane continued to roll off the runway surface, and collided with a ditch adjacent to the runway, where it came to rest. Examination of the airplane revealed the right wing spar was bent 18 inches inboard from the wing tip, the propeller was bent, the engine exhaust pipe was crushed, and the nose strut was bent 45 degrees to the right. Further examination revealed that the engine firewall was buckled. The examination of the airplane failed to disclose a mechanical problem or a component failure. The student pilot did not report a problem with the airplane prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportImmokalee Airport (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5224P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 Series · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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