On September 17, 1984, a Cessna 152 II (registration N94491) operated by Alaska Aviation School was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. 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.
A student pilot performing touch-and-go landings experienced a left wing dip on touchdown, then a series of maneuvers to avoid taxi lights and a parked aircraft, culminating in a collision after applying brakes.
Incident Details
A student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. During the second landing touchdown, the left wing dipped. The pilot applied right aileron in response, causing the aircraft to continue moving toward taxi lights.
Sequence of Events
To avoid the taxi lights, the pilot applied left rudder. This redirected the aircraft toward another parked aircraft. The pilot then applied more left rudder to avoid the parked aircraft. When the pilot realized the aircraft would not pass clear, he applied the brakes. However, the brake application failed to stop the aircraft before colliding with the parked aircraft.
What happened in the 17 Sept 1984 Cessna 152 II accident near Anchorage, AK?
A student pilot performing touch-and-go landings experienced a left wing dip on touchdown, then a series of maneuvers to avoid taxi lights and a parked aircraft, culminating in a collision after applying brakes.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Sept 1984 involved a Cessna 152 II, registration N94491, operated by Alaska Aviation School, at Anchorage, AK.
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