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Aircraft Noses Over After Departing Runway 30 During Landing (N4705Q)

New Cumberland, PA, US

On March 3, 1993, a Cessna 152 (registration N4705Q) operated by Clark Aviation Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near New Cumberland, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND AND THE STUDENT PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During landing on Runway 30, the airplane veered right, departed the runway, and nosed over after the nose wheel encountered snow. The pilot reported unresponsive left rudder. Witnesses reported higher winds than officially stated.

Accident Overview

Upon touchdown on Runway 30, the airplane began to veer to the right of the runway centerline. The pilot stated that he applied left rudder input, but the airplane did not appear to respond. The airplane continued in the same direction until it departed the runway. Subsequently, the nose wheel encountered several inches of snow, and the airplane nosed over.

Wind Conditions

The winds at the time of the accident were reported as coming from 070 degrees at 5 knots. However, several witnesses stated that the winds were at least 5 knots higher than the official report at the time of the accident.

Operator Recommendation

In the recommendations section of the accident report, the owner/operator of the airplane stated: "That control tower take necessary action to change landing (assigned) runway to coincide with wind direction."

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Mar 1993 Cessna 152 accident near New Cumberland, PA?

During landing on Runway 30, the airplane veered right, departed the runway, and nosed over after the nose wheel encountered snow. The pilot reported unresponsive left rudder. Witnesses reported higher winds than officially stated.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Mar 1993 involved a Cessna 152, registration N4705Q, operated by Clark Aviation Inc., at New Cumberland, PA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND AND THE STUDENT PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11918. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.