On November 25, 1986, a Cessna 152 (registration N4599L) operated by Dulles Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Manassas, VA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to adequately release left rudder pressure after touchdown, resulting in a loss of directional control during takeoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot veered off the runway during a touch-and-go landing after failing to adequately release left rudder pressure, causing the aircraft to nose over in soft terrain.
Accident Sequence
According to the student pilot, during the approach for a touch-and-go landing, he applied left rudder pressure to align the aircraft with the runway centerline. After touchdown, he did not adequately release the pressure from the left rudder. As the takeoff was initiated, the aircraft veered left. Despite an unsuccessful attempt to regain directional control, the aircraft departed the left side of the runway. The aircraft subsequently nosed over in soft terrain alongside the runway.
Cause
The incident occurred because the student pilot failed to adequately release the left rudder pressure after touchdown, leading to a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to adequately release left rudder pressure after touchdown, resulting in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
What happened in the 25 Nov 1986 Cessna 152 accident near Manassas, VA?
A student pilot veered off the runway during a touch-and-go landing after failing to adequately release left rudder pressure, causing the aircraft to nose over in soft terrain.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 25 Nov 1986 involved a Cessna 152, registration N4599L, operated by Dulles Aviation, at Manassas, VA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's failure to adequately release left rudder pressure after touchdown, resulting in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
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