On November 10, 1986, a Cessna 152 (registration N89543) was involved in an aviation accident near Polarville, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, attributed to P-factor. 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.
During a touch-and-go maneuver, the aircraft drifted left upon applying power, striking a ditch alongside the runway and flipping over. The pilot attributed the event to P-factor.
What happened
The pilot reported that he had just completed a touch-and-go landing and was attempting to take off again. As he added power for the departure, the aircraft began to drift to the left. The aircraft continued its leftward movement, eventually hitting a ditch along the side of the runway before flipping over.
The pilot stated that the aircraft had been performing normally prior to the accident. He believed that as he applied power for takeoff, P-factor must have caused the deviation.
Findings
P-factor was identified by the pilot as the likely cause of the left drift during the initial climb phase.
The aircraft struck a ditch along the side of the runway.
The aircraft flipped over following the impact.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, attributed to P-factor.
What happened in the 10 Nov 1986 Cessna 152 accident near Polarville, MS?
During a touch-and-go maneuver, the aircraft drifted left upon applying power, striking a ditch alongside the runway and flipping over. The pilot attributed the event to P-factor.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Nov 1986 involved a Cessna 152, registration N89543, at Polarville, MS.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, attributed to P-factor.
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