On June 19, 1988, a Cessna 152 (registration N95056) operated by Metro Flying Service was involved in an aviation accident near Coldwater, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to attempt a landing at an unimproved field without instructor authorization or sufficient training, which led to loss of control during a go-around. 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.
A physician student pilot attempted to land at a short unimproved field without instructor permission or adequate training, resulting in a collision with trees during a go-around.
What happened
The pilot, identified as a medical student, executed three separate attempts to land the aircraft at a short, unimproved airstrip. During the third approach, while attempting to initiate a go-around maneuver, the aircraft collided with trees located at the end of the runway.
The investigation
An examination of the circumstances revealed that the pilot had not received prior permission from his Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) to attempt landing at this specific location. Furthermore, the investigation determined that the student pilot lacked adequate instruction and experience in performing operations of this nature.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to attempt a landing at an unimproved field without instructor authorization or sufficient training, which led to loss of control during a go-around.
What happened in the 19 Jun 1988 Cessna 152 accident near Coldwater, MS?
A physician student pilot attempted to land at a short unimproved field without instructor permission or adequate training, resulting in a collision with trees during a go-around.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jun 1988 involved a Cessna 152, registration N95056, operated by Metro Flying Service, at Coldwater, MS.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's decision to attempt a landing at an unimproved field without instructor authorization or sufficient training, which led to loss of control during a go-around.
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