Casualties unknown

1993-03-19: Cessna 152 (N89681) — Button Aviation, Inc. — Chandler, AZ

Chandler, AZ, US

On March 19, 1993, a Cessna 152 (registration N89681) operated by Button Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Chandler, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND HIS IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION TO CORRECT THE SITUATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 10 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 solo touch-and-go practice, a student pilot's airplane veered left, exited the runway, briefly became airborne, banked, and cartwheeled through an airport boundary fence.

Event Overview

A student pilot was practicing solo touch-and-go landings at an airport. During the final landing of the session, the pilot applied the brakes. The airplane then veered to the left and departed the runway.

Sequence of Events

According to the fixed-base operator's chief flight instructor, as the aircraft left the runway surface, the student pilot applied full power. The aircraft momentarily became airborne. It then banked to the left, and the wing tip contacted the ground. Subsequently, the aircraft cartwheeled through an airport boundary fence.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft sustained damage during the cartwheel through the fence. Specific damage items are not detailed in the source.

Occupants and Injuries

The aircraft was occupied by the student pilot alone. The source does not specify any injuries.

Relevant Circumstances

The accident occurred during daylight hours, but no specific time is provided. Weather conditions were not mentioned. No air traffic control involvement is noted. The aircraft type, registration, and operator are not specified in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12011. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.