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April 9, 2012 · Cessna 152 · N25212
Lee'S Summit, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lee'S Summit, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N25212
Operator
P & K Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA293
The student pilot was conducting the second landing of his first solo flight. After touchdown, the airplane began to veer off the runway. The pilot attempted to correct; however, the airplane exited the runway surface, entered a ditch, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The student pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot was conducting the second landing of his first solo flight. After touchdown, the pilot was preparing to perform a touch and go when the airplane began to veer off the runway. The pilot attempted to correct; however, the airplane exited the runway surface, entered a ditch, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the airframe firewall. The student pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportLee'S Summit Muni Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4016 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN25212
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorP & K Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO