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Student Pilot Reports Instructor Took Controls Before Collision During Emergency Landing Practice (N95614)

Vergenns, IL, US

On December 5, 1986, a Cessna 152 (registration N95614) operated by Southern Illinois University was involved in an aviation accident near Vergenns, IL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 11 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 emergency landing practice, a student pilot descended to 250 feet AGL and handed controls to an instructor, who added full power and banked left before the aircraft collided with terrain. The instructor had no memory of the accident.

Accident Overview

A student pilot and an instructor were practicing emergency landings when the student descended the aircraft to about 250 feet above ground level (AGL). At that point, the student surrendered control of the aircraft to the instructor.

Student Pilot's Account

According to the student pilot, the instructor immediately applied full power and banked the aircraft to the left. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft collided with the ground.

Instructor's Account

The instructor stated that he had no memory of the accident or the events leading up to the collision with terrain.

Investigation

The official investigation source provided no further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, number of occupants, injuries, damage, time of day, weather conditions, or air traffic control involvement.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Dec 1986 Cessna 152 accident near Vergenns, IL?

During emergency landing practice, a student pilot descended to 250 feet AGL and handed controls to an instructor, who added full power and banked left before the aircraft collided with terrain. The instructor had no memory of the accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Dec 1986 involved a Cessna 152, registration N95614, operated by Southern Illinois University, at Vergenns, IL.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X35325. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.