On June 16, 1992, a Cessna 152 (registration N96082) operated by Elmendorf Afb Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Elmendorf Afb, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE HIS PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION. 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.
A student pilot landed without clearance, then after receiving taxi instructions, the aircraft suddenly turned, sped across a median and street, hit a sign, and stopped with nose gear collapsed. The pilot was found in a dazed state and later reported limited food and sleep.
Incident Sequence
A student pilot performed an erratic visual approach and landed without having received a clearance from air traffic control. After landing, he taxied the aircraft clear of the runway and stopped. The tower subsequently issued a taxi clearance to the parking area and instructed the pilot to contact them by telephone. Following a pause of several minutes, the airplane unexpectedly turned and began a rapid taxi across the grassy median strip. It continued moving along a street, collided with a street sign, and ultimately came to a halt with the nose landing gear partially collapsed against a curb.
Pilot's Condition and Aftermath
After the collision, the pilot remained in the cockpit, staring forward in a dazed state while the engine operated at a high RPM. Ground witnesses turned off the engine and assisted the pilot in exiting the aircraft. The pilot later reported that he had consumed only one meal per day for the preceding five days and had slept only 12 to 15 hours during the previous three days. Medical tests and evaluations conducted after the incident found no medical problems with the pilot.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 16 Jun 1992 Cessna 152 accident near Elmendorf Afb, AK?
A student pilot landed without clearance, then after receiving taxi instructions, the aircraft suddenly turned, sped across a median and street, hit a sign, and stopped with nose gear collapsed. The pilot was found in a dazed state and later reported limited food and sleep.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jun 1992 Cessna 152 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Jun 1992 involved a Cessna 152, registration N96082, operated by Elmendorf Afb Aero Club, at Elmendorf Afb, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE HIS PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION.