Incident Overview
On 24 January 2012 at 16:30 UTC, a Cessna 152, registration G-CGSP, operated by a private owner, was conducting a local leisure flight at Aeródromo José Ferrinho in Leiria, Portugal. The aircraft was carrying one pilot and one passenger. The flight phase was landing on runway 02.
Sequence of Events
During the landing maneuver on runway 02, the pilot lost directional control and the aircraft exited the right side of the runway. It came to rest on the grass after traveling approximately 30 meters off the asphalt. Both occupants evacuated the aircraft unharmed.
Damage
The aircraft sustained light damage to the propeller blades, landing gear, flap, and the underside of the left wing.
Weather
Weather conditions at the time were reported as good visibility, clear sky, and calm wind.