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Student Pilot Experiences Loss of Control After Landing on Solo Cross-Country Flight (N67658)

Moneta, VA, US

On April 5, 1992, a Cessna 152 (registration N67658) operated by Atlantic Aero, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Moneta, VA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITION AND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CROSSWIND. 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 on a solo cross-country flight reported that shortly after landing, the aircraft veered left. Attempts to regain directional control failed, and the aircraft rolled off the runway, across the apron, and down an embankment. Winds were from 350° at 10 knots gusting to 20 knots.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was conducting a solo cross-country flight. According to the pilot's statement, shortly after landing, the aircraft veered to the left. Despite attempts to regain directional control, the aircraft continued to roll off the runway, across the apron, and down an embankment.

Pilot and Weather Information

The student pilot reported that winds were from approximately 350 degrees at about 10 knots, with gusts to about 20 knots. The pilot had accumulated 34.8 hours of total flight experience, including 6.9 hours of solo flight time.

Aftermath

The aircraft sustained damage during the event. No further details about the aircraft, location, or injuries have been provided.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Apr 1992 Cessna 152 accident near Moneta, VA?

A student pilot on a solo cross-country flight reported that shortly after landing, the aircraft veered left. Attempts to regain directional control failed, and the aircraft rolled off the runway, across the apron, and down an embankment. Winds were from 350° at 10 knots gusting to 20 knots.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Apr 1992 involved a Cessna 152, registration N67658, operated by Atlantic Aero, Inc., at Moneta, VA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITION AND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CROSSWIND.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14501. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.