Casualties unknown

1991-11-03: Cessna 152 (N4933B) — Aviation Training, Inc. — Hayward, CA

Hayward, CA, US

On November 3, 1991, a Cessna 152 (registration N4933B) operated by Aviation Training, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Hayward, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER IT SETTLED BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY FOLLOWING A PREMATURE TAKEOFF ROTATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE OF THE PILOT. 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

During a touch-and-go takeoff, the airplane settled back to the runway after rotation, veered off, hit a ditch, and nosed over. An FAA inspector examined the site and reported the pilot lost control.

Accident Overview

A pilot conducting a touch-and-go takeoff reported that the airplane "settled" back to the runway after rotation. The airplane then "veered" off the runway, struck a ditch, and nosed over. The pilot provided this account of the event.

Investigation Findings

An FAA inspector examined the accident site and reported that the pilot lost control after the airplane settled back onto the runway. According to the inspector, the airplane departed the side of the runway at approximately a 20-degree angle. It continued for about 200 meters before hitting a ditch and nosing over.

The inspector's findings corroborated the pilot's description of the sequence of events. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or location were provided in the source. Weather conditions, time of day, and ATC involvement were not specified.

The investigation did not assign a probable cause in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X18467. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.