Casualties unknown

Student Pilot on First Solo Flight Experiences Runway Excursion and Nose Gear Collapse (N67810)

Clarksville, TN, US

On August 11, 1984, a Cessna 152 II (registration N67810) operated by Volunteer Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Clarksville, TN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot on her first supervised solo flight veered left during takeoff, ran off the runway, and nosed over after the nose gear collapsed. The wind was calm.

Background

The student pilot involved in the accident had recorded 13 flight hours and was conducting her inaugural supervised solo flight. Weather conditions at the time were reported with calm winds.

Accident Events

During the solo flight, the student pilot completed two touch-and-go maneuvers without incident. On the third takeoff, she advanced the throttle to full power. The aircraft then began to veer to the left. In an attempt to correct the course deviation, the pilot used aileron control inputs. However, the aircraft left the runway surface and continued over rough terrain for a distance. Subsequently, the nose landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to nose over.

Damage

The accident resulted in the collapse of the nose gear and the aircraft's nose-over attitude. No other damage was specified in the investigation report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Aug 1984 Cessna 152 II accident near Clarksville, TN?

A student pilot on her first supervised solo flight veered left during takeoff, ran off the runway, and nosed over after the nose gear collapsed. The wind was calm.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Aug 1984 involved a Cessna 152 II, registration N67810, operated by Volunteer Aviation, at Clarksville, TN.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X40584. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.