No fatalities

Student Pilot Loses Control on Snowy Runway, Flips Cessna 152 (N757DD)

Albion, NY, US

On February 17, 1987, a Cessna 152 (registration N757DD) was involved in an aviation accident near Albion, NY. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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A student pilot on a supervised solo flight completed four full-stop landings without issue, but on the fifth landing, lost control after touchdown in turbulent wind, striking a snow bank and flipping the aircraft. The pilot was uninjured.

Incident Overview

A student pilot flying a Cessna 152 was conducting a supervised solo flight. The pilot had successfully completed four full-stop landings without any difficulty. However, during the fifth landing, the aircraft lost directional control on the ground after touchdown. The airplane struck a snow bank and flipped over.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported experiencing turbulent wind conditions just as the aircraft touched down, leading to a loss of control. No other sources reported wind gusts or turbulence at the time; the only indication of such conditions came from the pilot's statement.

Aircraft Damage and Pilot Status

The Cessna 152 sustained substantial damage as a result of the ground impact and overturn. The pilot was uninjured in the accident.

Investigation Notes

The investigation did not identify any mechanical or structural failures. The pilot's report of turbulent wind remains the only stated factor associated with the loss of control. No official probable cause has been determined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Feb 1987 Cessna 152 accident near Albion, NY?

A student pilot on a supervised solo flight completed four full-stop landings without issue, but on the fifth landing, lost control after touchdown in turbulent wind, striking a snow bank and flipping the aircraft. The pilot was uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Feb 1987 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Feb 1987 involved a Cessna 152, registration N757DD, at Albion, NY.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X30325. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.