Casualties unknown

1994-01-16: Cessna 152 (N69046) — Eagle Aviation — Pelion, SC

Pelion, SC, US

On January 16, 1994, a Cessna 152 (registration N69046) operated by Eagle Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Pelion, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot reported that a gust of wind from the right caused a loss of directional control. 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.

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During the third landing of his second supervised solo flight, a student pilot lost directional control and the airplane veered left off the runway into soft dirt. The pilot reported that a gust of wind from the right caused the loss of control. No mechanical problems were identified.

Incident Details

A student pilot, on his second supervised solo flight, experienced a loss of directional control during the third landing. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and entered soft dirt before stopping.

Pilot Report

The solo student attributed the loss of control to a gust of wind from the right. He stated that the gust affected the airplane's directional stability while landing.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the incident, wind conditions were reported as gusting to 25 knots. The exact wind direction was not specified, but the pilot noted the gust came from the right side of the aircraft.

Aircraft Condition

No mechanical issues were reported with the airplane. The aircraft had no known defects that could have contributed to the event.

Probable cause

The student pilot reported that a gust of wind from the right caused a loss of directional control.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X00583. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.