Casualties unknown

1991-06-18: Cessna 152 (N25362) — International Flight Center — Murfreesboro, TN

Murfreesboro, TN, US

On June 18, 1991, a Cessna 152 (registration N25362) operated by International Flight Center was involved in an aviation accident near Murfreesboro, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. 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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A student pilot on his first solo flight lost directional control during the landing roll on his third landing, causing the airplane to depart the runway and collide with a ditch. The pilot reported no mechanical issues.

Accident Overview

A student pilot was conducting his first solo flight. He performed two stop-and-go landings without any issues. On the third landing, during the landing roll, the pilot lost directional control of the airplane. He was unable to keep the aircraft on the runway surface, and it departed the runway to the left. The airplane subsequently collided with a ditch, resulting in substantial damage.

Pilot Information

The pilot had accumulated a total of 10 hours of flight time, with 7 hours in the Cessna 152. He reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane before or during the accident.

Aircraft Information

The accident involved a Cessna 152, though the specific registration was not provided. No mechanical failures were reported by the pilot.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X17173. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.