Casualties unknown

1994-05-08: Cessna 152 (N4594B) — Venture Aviation, Inc. — Chandler, AZ

Chandler, AZ, US

On May 8, 1994, a Cessna 152 (registration N4594B) operated by Venture 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. 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 his first supervised solo, a student pilot lost control at touchdown, veered left, and collided with a runway information sign. No mechanical malfunction was reported.

Accident Details

The student pilot was on his first supervised solo flight and had completed one touch-and-go landing. On the second touch-and-go, the pilot reported losing control of the aircraft at touchdown, veering to the left, and colliding with a runway information sign. The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction of the aircraft or any system.

Background

According to a management official, the student pilot had approximately 18 total flight hours, all of which were dual instruction. On the morning of the accident, the student completed a phase check with another company flight instructor.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01321. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.