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February 9, 2003 · Cessna 152 · N25324

Lockhart, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 2003
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lockhart, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N25324
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW03LA095

The pilot lost control while landing on Runway 18. The 20-hours student pilot was on his first solo flight performing touch and go landings. As the airplane touched down, it immediately veered left into the grass, became slightly airborne, and struck a small house, resulting in structural damage. The house was located just off airport property. At the time of the accident, the winds were 230 degrees at 10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.

Full Narrative

On February 9, 2003, at approximately 1115 central standard time, a Cessna 152 single-engine airplane, N25324, registered to and operated by Stenger Air Services of Lockhart, Texas, was substantially damaged following a loss of control while landing on Runway 18 at the Lockhart Municipal Airport (50R), near Lockhart, Texas. The solo student pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The local flight originated at 1100 from 50R. Despite attempts made by the Investigator-In-Charge to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot, a completed form was not obtained. According to information provided by a FAA inspector, the 20-hour student pilot was on his first solo flight performing touch and go landings. As the airplane touched down on Runway 18, it immediately veered left into the grass, became slightly airborne, and struck a small house, resulting in structural damage. The house was located just off airport property. The Runway 18 was 4,000 feet long by 75 feet wide. At the time of the accident, the winds were 230 degrees at 10 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CST
Nearest AirportLockhart Municipal (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN25324
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 56 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 46
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data