No fatalities

Cessna 152 Noses Over During Landing Rollout (N93114)

Long Beach, CA, US

On January 4, 1989, a Cessna 152 (registration N93114) operated by Cal State Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Long Beach, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE EXCESSIVE SPEED WHICH THE PILOT WAS MAINTAINING AND HIS IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INEXPERIENCE OF THE STUDENT PILOT. 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.

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Aircraft registered N93114
Aircraft registered N93114. Photo: clipperarctic / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A student pilot lost control of a Cessna 152 during a supervised solo landing, causing the aircraft to nose over. No mechanical issues were reported.

Accident Overview

A Cessna 152 was involved in an accident during a local supervised solo flight. The student pilot was completing his third and final supervised solo landing when the incident occurred.

Flight Details

The student pilot attempted to exit the runway at the intersection with runway 16L during the landing rollout. He reported that the airplane's speed was too fast for the maneuver.

Pilot Statement

According to the pilot, he applied heavy braking in an effort to slow down and exit the runway. This action led to a loss of control, and the airplane nosed over.

Post-Accident Findings

No mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane was reported. The aircraft was a standard Cessna 152 trainer.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jan 1989 Cessna 152 accident near Long Beach, CA?

A student pilot lost control of a Cessna 152 during a supervised solo landing, causing the aircraft to nose over. No mechanical issues were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jan 1989 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jan 1989 involved a Cessna 152, registration N93114, operated by Cal State Flying Club, at Long Beach, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE EXCESSIVE SPEED WHICH THE PILOT WAS MAINTAINING AND HIS IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INEXPERIENCE OF THE STUDENT PILOT.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X27606. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.