Casualties unknown

1993-07-09: Cessna 152 (N46116) — Pegasus Aviation — Cuddy, PA

Cuddy, PA, US

On July 9, 1993, a Cessna 152 (registration N46116) operated by Pegasus Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Cuddy, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING FLARE/TOUCHDOWN. THE PROXIMITY OF THE RAVINE AND TREES TO THE RUNWAY WAS A RELATED FACTOR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 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 a landing flare, a student pilot on her second supervised solo lost control as the airplane drifted right, departing the left side of the runway and rolling into a ravine.

Accident Details

During the landing flare over Runway 31, the airplane began to drift to the right of the runway centerline. The student pilot reported that she attempted to correct for the drift but subsequently lost control of the airplane. The airplane then departed the left side of the runway, rolled down an embankment, and came to rest in a wooded ravine.

Environmental Conditions

The reported wind conditions at the time were from a heading of 240 degrees at a velocity of 5 knots.

Pilot Information

The pilot stated that this flight was her second supervised solo flight. She had accumulated a total of 41 flight hours at the time of the accident.

Sequence of Events

  • The airplane approached Runway 31 for landing.
  • During the flare, a right drift developed.
  • The student pilot attempted to correct the drift, resulting in a loss of control.
  • The airplane exited the runway to the left.
  • It descended an embankment into a wooded ravine.

No further details regarding injuries, aircraft damage, or other factors were provided in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12797. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.