Casualties unknown

1990-06-02: Cessna 152 (N67727) — Troy, MI

Troy, MI, US

On June 2, 1990, a Cessna 152 (registration N67727) was involved in an aviation accident near Troy, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE LANDING IN A CROSSWIND. THE STUDENT'S LACK OF FLIGHT EXPERIENCE AND THE CROSSWIND WERE FACTORS. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot, during supervised solo pattern work, lost directional control on the fifth landing due to incorrect crosswind compensation, causing the aircraft to skid off the runway and nose over in the grass.

Accident Overview

A student pilot was engaged in takeoff and landing practice under the supervision of a flight instructor. The instructor remained on board for the first three landings before approving the student for supervised solo pattern work and deplaning.

Pilot Account

The student reported that the initial three or four solo landings were executed successfully. However, during the fifth solo landing, the student acknowledged that the approach was suboptimal and that corrective actions for the existing crosswind were improperly applied.

Sequence of Events

As a result of the inadequate crosswind compensation, the aircraft deviated from the runway centerline. It subsequently skidded off the left side of the runway and came to rest with the nose down in the grass adjacent to the runway.

Outcome

The aircraft sustained damage from the ground excursion and nose-over. No further details regarding injuries or aircraft specifics were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X23356. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.