Casualties unknown

Student Pilot Loses Control During Supervised Solo, Strikes Runway Sign (N4594B)

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 May 1994 Cessna 152 accident near Chandler, AZ?

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.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 May 1994 involved a Cessna 152, registration N4594B, operated by Venture Aviation, Inc., at Chandler, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.

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.