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Student Pilot's First Solo Cross-Country Ends in Precautionary Landing and Nose-Over (N94295)

Fall River Mill, CA, US

On July 6, 1985, a Cessna 152 (registration N94295) was involved in an aviation accident near Fall River Mill, CA. 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

A student pilot on her first solo cross-country flight became lost after failing to compensate for increasing winds aloft. After flying nearly two hours and 75 nm north of her destination, she attempted a precautionary landing. The first landing was aborted, and during the go-around the aircraft stalled, hit a berm, and nosed over.

Flight Details

A student pilot departed on her first solo cross-country flight, planning a 97 nautical mile, 67-minute trip. While en route, the winds aloft increased in velocity. The student failed to adequately compensate for the drift, resulting in becoming lost.

Loss of Orientation

After flying for nearly two hours and proceeding 75 nautical miles north of her planned destination, the pilot attempted a precautionary landing in an open field.

Landing Attempt and Accident

The first landing attempt was aborted. During the go-around, the aircraft stalled, descended, and collided with a berm, causing the aircraft to nose over.

No Additional Details

The source provides no further information about the aircraft type, registration, injuries, or damage. The accident investigation source does not state a probable cause or contributing factors.

Loss of control in flight

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What happened in the 6 Jul 1985 Cessna 152 accident near Fall River Mill, CA?

A student pilot on her first solo cross-country flight became lost after failing to compensate for increasing winds aloft. After flying nearly two hours and 75 nm north of her destination, she attempted a precautionary landing. The first landing was aborted, and during the go-around the aircraft stalled, hit a berm,…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Jul 1985 involved a Cessna 152, registration N94295, at Fall River Mill, CA.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37166. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.