On May 18, 1988, a Cessna 152 (registration N757VH) operated by Cornerstone Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Florence, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and overrunning an embankment. 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.
A student pilot lost control during rotation on runway 27, veering off the left side and nosing over after an aborted takeoff attempt.
What happened
The accident occurred while a student pilot was attempting to depart from runway 27. According to the pilot's report, the airplane began to turn to the left as he initiated rotation. He was unable to correct the turn and attempted to abort the takeoff. The airplane veered off of the left side of the runway, overran an embankment, and nosed over. The student pilot reportedly had 29 hours of pilot in command experience.
Findings
The primary factor contributing to the accident was the loss of directional control during the initial phase of flight. The aircraft's departure from the runway surface resulted in structural damage due to the impact with the embankment.
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and overrunning an embankment.
What happened in the 18 May 1988 Cessna 152 accident near Florence, SC?
A student pilot lost control during rotation on runway 27, veering off the left side and nosing over after an aborted takeoff attempt.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 May 1988 involved a Cessna 152, registration N757VH, operated by Cornerstone Aviation, at Florence, SC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and overrunning an embankment.
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