On March 2, 1988, a Cessna 152 (registration N25265) operated by Atlantic Aero was involved in an aviation accident near Statesville, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's loss of control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and impacting an embankment. 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 lost control of the aircraft during a crosswind landing, causing it to veer off the runway and strike an embankment. The pilot was properly endorsed for the flight.
What happened
The aircraft encountered a crosswind gust at the moment of touchdown during the landing phase. The student pilot lost control of the airplane immediately after contact with the runway surface. As a result, the aircraft veered off the side of the runway and subsequently impacted an embankment.
The student pilot had approximately 8 hours of total solo flight experience. About 6 of those hours were obtained in the preceding 90 days. The student was properly endorsed for the flight at the time of the incident.
Probable cause
The student pilot's loss of control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and impacting an embankment.
What happened in the 2 Mar 1988 Cessna 152 accident near Statesville, NC?
A student pilot lost control of the aircraft during a crosswind landing, causing it to veer off the runway and strike an embankment. The pilot was properly endorsed for the flight.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Mar 1988 involved a Cessna 152, registration N25265, operated by Atlantic Aero, at Statesville, NC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's loss of control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and impacting an embankment.
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