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Aircraft Veers Left After Touchdown and Noses Over in Muddy Grass (N6529L)

Gaithersburg, MD, US

On May 21, 1985, a Cessna 152 (registration N6529L) was involved in an aviation accident near Gaithersburg, MD. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During landing on runway 32, the aircraft touched down left of centerline, veered left after nosewheel contact, and nosed over in muddy grass. No preflight abnormalities were noted.

Event Summary

A pilot conducted a preflight inspection of the aircraft following a checklist and did not note any abnormalities. The subsequent takeoff was normal, and the pilot remained in the traffic pattern without experiencing any complications until touchdown.

Flight Details

The aircraft landed on runway 32. At the time, winds recorded at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) were from 220 degrees at 8 knots. The pilot touched down to the left of the runway centerline, contacting the runway with the main landing gear first, followed immediately by the nosewheel.

Landing and Accident

After the nosewheel touched down, the aircraft veered to the left and continued off the side of the runway. The aircraft then nosed over in muddy grass, coming to rest inverted or partially inverted.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 May 1985 Cessna 152 accident near Gaithersburg, MD?

During landing on runway 32, the aircraft touched down left of centerline, veered left after nosewheel contact, and nosed over in muddy grass. No preflight abnormalities were noted.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 May 1985 involved a Cessna 152, registration N6529L, at Gaithersburg, MD.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X36384. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.