Casualties unknown

Student Pilot Incidents During Touch-and-Go Landings in Gusty Conditions (N757XV)

Billings, MT, US

On October 24, 1988, a Cessna 152 (registration N757XV) operated by Corporate Air OF Billings was involved in an aviation accident near Billings, MT. 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 practicing takeoffs and landings experienced a stall during a go-around attempt after misjudging the flare in gusty winds, resulting in a ground loop.

Incident Details

A student pilot was conducting takeoff and landing practice at an airport. The wind was reported to be gusting to 14 knots. During one landing, the pilot misjudged the flare and initiated a go-around.

Sequence of Events

As the pilot applied power for the go-around, the wind lifted the right wing. In response, the pilot overcorrected with aileron input and pulled back on the yoke. This control input caused the aircraft to stall. The left wing then struck the runway surface, and the aircraft ground looped to the left. The airplane came to rest off the left side of the runway.

Outcome

The aircraft sustained damage from the wing strike and ground loop. No further details about injuries or damage to specific components were provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Oct 1988 Cessna 152 accident near Billings, MT?

A student pilot practicing takeoffs and landings experienced a stall during a go-around attempt after misjudging the flare in gusty winds, resulting in a ground loop.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Oct 1988 involved a Cessna 152, registration N757XV, operated by Corporate Air OF Billings, at Billings, MT.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X27046. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.