On February 13, 1991, a Cessna 152 (registration N757PW) operated by Logan Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Logan, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a snowbank. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot's second solo flight ended in a runway excursion when the nose wheel began to shimmy during landing, causing the aircraft to veer off the paved surface and strike a snowbank.
What happened
During a second solo flight, the student pilot executed a landing that was described as slightly flat. As the aircraft touched down, the nose wheel began to shimmy violently. In response to this instability, the pilot reduced all engine power. The airplane then began to veer sharply to the left.
The student attempted to correct the deviation by applying right rudder input. Despite these corrective actions, the aircraft continued its path off the runway surface. The plane ultimately collided with a snowbank located adjacent to the airfield.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a snowbank.
What happened in the 13 Feb 1991 Cessna 152 accident near Logan, UT?
A student pilot's second solo flight ended in a runway excursion when the nose wheel began to shimmy during landing, causing the aircraft to veer off the paved surface and strike a snowbank.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Feb 1991 involved a Cessna 152, registration N757PW, operated by Logan Air Service, at Logan, UT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a snowbank.
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