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September 13, 2008 · Cessna 152 · N24342
Columbia, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Columbia, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N24342
Operator
Flying Vikings
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA198
The student pilot was on a solo cross-country flight and was landing at his planned destination. During the landing flare, he added engine power to help arrest the rate of descent, but after making a smooth successful touchdown, he forgot to reduce the engine power back to idle. With significantly greater than idle power being produced by the engine, the pilot lost directional control during his attempt to slow the airplane. The airplane veered off the runway and impacted a wall of boulders that had been erected as a barrier.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper use of the throttle control.
Full Narrative
The student pilot, who was on a solo cross-country flight, was landing at his planned destination. During the landing flare, he added engine power to help arrest the rate of descent, but after making a smooth successful touchdown, he forgot to reduce the engine power. During his attempt to slow the airplane, with significantly greater than idle power being produced by the engine, the pilot lost directional control. After departing the runway, the airplane impacted a wall of boulders that had been erected as a barrier.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PDT
Nearest AirportColumbia Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length4670 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN24342
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying Vikings
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-235L2C · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO