On February 8, 1985, a Cessna 152 (registration N94703) was involved in an aviation accident near Englewood, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to improper use of rudder pedals while adding power. 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.
A student pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during a touch-and-go landing when power was added. Excessive right rudder input caused a left veer into a ditch.
What happened
The accident occurred during a training flight involving a student pilot performing a touch-and-go landing. As the pilot advanced the throttle to add power for takeoff, directional control of the aircraft was lost. The pilot reported that the aircraft began to veer to the right immediately upon applying power. In an attempt to correct this deviation, the pilot applied excessive right rudder pressure.
This corrective action resulted in the aircraft subsequently veering to the left. When the pilot released the right rudder pressure, the aircraft departed the runway surface and impacted a ditch. This incident marked the second solo flight for the student pilot involved.
Probable cause
The student pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to improper use of rudder pedals while adding power.
What happened in the 8 Feb 1985 Cessna 152 accident near Englewood, CO?
A student pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during a touch-and-go landing when power was added. Excessive right rudder input caused a left veer into a ditch.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Feb 1985 involved a Cessna 152, registration N94703, at Englewood, CO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to improper use of rudder pedals while adding power.
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