On July 9, 1992, a Cessna 172P (registration N98673) operated by A.t.e. OF Florida, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Waukegan, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRPLANE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE STUDENT'S LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE, AND IMPROPER AIRCRAFT CONTROL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot on a supervised solo flight lost wind correction during flare, veering onto grass, and inadvertently applied brake instead of rudder.
Incident Overview
A student pilot was conducting a supervised solo flight, practicing takeoffs and landings in conditions described as a slight crosswind of 5 to 7 knots. During the flare, the pilot reported losing the wind correction, causing the airplane to veer off the runway onto the adjacent grass.
Pilot Actions
The student pilot stated that in attempting to regain control, he inadvertently applied the brake instead of the rudder. He reported a total of 26 hours of flight time, including 2 hours as pilot-in-command.
Outcome
The airplane departed the paved surface and came to rest on the grass. No further details regarding damage or injuries were provided in the investigation report.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 9 Jul 1992 Cessna 172P accident near Waukegan, IL?
A student pilot on a supervised solo flight lost wind correction during flare, veering onto grass, and inadvertently applied brake instead of rudder.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jul 1992 Cessna 172P accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Jul 1992 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N98673, operated by A.t.e. OF Florida, Inc., at Waukegan, IL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRPLANE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE STUDENT'S LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE, AND IMPROPER AIRCRAFT CONTROL.
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