Casualties unknown

1990-05-24: Cessna 152 (N93034) — Delta State University — Cleveland, MS

Cleveland, MS, US

On May 24, 1990, a Cessna 152 (registration N93034) operated by Delta State University was involved in an aviation accident near Cleveland, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a ditch. 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 aborted a takeoff after a long second touch-and-go, fearing obstacle clearance issues. The aircraft bounced, left the runway, and struck a ditch.

What happened

The student pilot reported that during the second touch-and-go landing, she landed beyond the normal touchdown point. She was slow to advance the throttle for takeoff. After rotating, she believed the aircraft would not clear obstacles ahead and aborted the takeoff. The aircraft entered ground effect and floated. She applied forward elevator pressure. The aircraft touched down, bounced, and touched down again. It then traveled off the runway and collided with a ditch.

The investigation

The student pilot stated that she landed long during the second touch-and-go landing. She was slow to advance the throttle. After rotation, she thought the aircraft would not clear obstacles ahead and aborted the takeoff. The aircraft entered ground effect and floated. She applied forward elevator. The aircraft touched down, bounced, touched down again, then travelled off the runway colliding with a ditch.

Findings

The student pilot's actions during the second touch-and-go landing contributed to the accident. Her slow throttle advancement and subsequent aborted takeoff led to the aircraft leaving the runway.

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a ditch.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X23221. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.