Casualties unknown

1993-09-19: Cessna 152 (N4794B) — Flight Services Unlimited — Greensboro, NC

Greensboro, NC, US

On September 19, 1993, a Cessna 152 (registration N4794B) operated by Flight Services Unlimited was involved in an aviation accident near Greensboro, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE STUDENT PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE TOUCH AND GO LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, AND THE HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION (ROCK) IN THE GRASS ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY. 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 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot on his second supervised solo flight experienced crosswinds during a touch-and-go, leading to a go-around, right wing ground contact, and nose-over after hitting a hidden rock.

Flight and Incident

During a supervised solo flight, a student pilot was conducting a touch-and-go landing. While on final approach, crosswinds pushed the aircraft to the right of the runway centerline. During the flare, the aircraft remained right of the planned touchdown point, prompting the pilot to apply left aileron correction.

Sequence of Events

The correction caused the aircraft to drift left of the touchdown point. The pilot then initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the pilot turned right to avoid trees, resulting in the right wing contacting the ground. The aircraft settled to the ground, and the nose gear collided with a large, hidden rock, causing the aircraft to nose over.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13314. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.