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July 6, 2011 · Cessna 150G · N2878S
Mesa, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N2878S
Operator
Rinnah
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA312
According to the student pilot, she was conducting touch-and-go pattern operations during her second supervised solo. During the second touch-and-go, she touched down on the runway to the right of centerline after a normal approach. She then added full power, began retracting the flaps, and tapped the left rudder to correct the airplane back to centerline. Suddenly, the airplane swerved to the left and the pilot added right rudder pedal but the airplane did not respond. The pilot then added brakes in an attempt to stop the airplane but it continued to veer off the runway to the left. The airplane subsequently impacted a raised portion of the taxiway and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the nose gear steering linkages and brakes appeared normal.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
A student pilot was conducting touch and go pattern operations during her second supervised solo. The pilot said that on the second touch and go she touched down on the runway to the right of centerline after a normal approach. The pilot then added full power, began retracting the flaps, and tapped the left rudder to correct the airplane back to centerline. Suddenly the airplane swerved to the left and the pilot added right rudder pedal but the airplane did not respond. The pilot then added brakes in an attempt to stop but the airplane continued to veer off the runway to the left. The airplane subsequently hit a lip on the taxiway and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. An FAA inspector examined the airplane following the accident and the nose gear steering linkages and brakes appeared normal.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 MST
Nearest AirportFalcon Field Airport (0nm)
Runway04L
Runway Length3799 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN2878S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRinnah
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind238° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC