Casualties unknown

Student Pilot's Aircraft Noses Over After Runway Excursion During Solo Touch-and-Go Practice (N25788)

Weslaco, TX, US

On October 31, 1983, a Cessna 152 (registration N25788) was involved in an aviation accident near Weslaco, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During solo touch-and-go practice, a student pilot's aircraft veered off the runway after rudder overcorrections, causing the nose gear to collapse and the aircraft to nose over in a plowed field.

Synopsis

A student pilot on a solo flight was practicing touch-and-go landings. On the first approach, the aircraft touched down on the left side of the runway. When the pilot added power to go around, the aircraft veered to the left. The student reported applying excessive right rudder, then excessive left rudder as a counter correction. The aircraft subsequently veered off the left side of the runway and entered a plowed field. The nose gear dug into the soft terrain and collapsed, causing the aircraft to nose over.

Event Details

The incident occurred during a solo training flight. The student pilot was conducted touch-and-go landing procedures. The initial touchdown was on the left side of the runway. During the go-around, the pilot encountered directional control difficulties and attempted to correct with rudder inputs, resulting in the aircraft departing the runway surface. The aircraft came to rest in a plowed field adjacent to the runway, with the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft inverted.

Aircraft Information

The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, or any other identifying details. The aircraft involved was a single-engine training aircraft, as commonly used for flight instruction.

Post-Accident Conditions

The nose gear collapsed due to the soft terrain of the plowed field, leading to the aircraft nosing over. No information regarding injuries, fatalities, or damage extent is provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Oct 1983 Cessna 152 accident near Weslaco, TX?

During solo touch-and-go practice, a student pilot's aircraft veered off the runway after rudder overcorrections, causing the nose gear to collapse and the aircraft to nose over in a plowed field.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Oct 1983 involved a Cessna 152, registration N25788, at Weslaco, TX.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X44858. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.