No fatalities

Student Pilot Strikes Barrels During First Solo Touch-and-Go Landing (N94221)

Newry, PA, US

On May 19, 1985, a Cessna C152 (registration N94221) was involved in an aviation accident near Newry, PA. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A student pilot on his first solo flight veered left during landing, striking two barrels and collapsing the nose wheel of the Cessna at Blue Knob Valley Airport, Pennsylvania.

Occurrence

A student pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was conducting his first solo flight performing touch-and-go landings at Blue Knob Valley Airport in Newry, Pennsylvania. During a landing, the aircraft touched down to the left of the runway centerline and subsequently drifted further left. The left landing gear struck a barrel, and as the aircraft continued to roll, it contacted a second barrel, causing the nose wheel to collapse. The Cessna came to a stop with substantial damage.

Aircraft and Pilot

The aircraft involved was a Cessna. The pilot, a student, was on his first solo flight at the time of the accident. The source does not specify the aircraft model, registration, or engine count.

Outcome

The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The source does not mention any injuries to the pilot or any other parties. The accident resulted in material damage to the aircraft only, as per the available information.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 May 1985 Cessna C152 accident near Newry, PA?

A student pilot on his first solo flight veered left during landing, striking two barrels and collapsing the nose wheel of the Cessna at Blue Knob Valley Airport, Pennsylvania.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 May 1985 Cessna C152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 May 1985 involved a Cessna C152, registration N94221, at Newry, PA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X36589. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.