Casualties unknown

1994-07-03: Cessna 152 (N67524) — Chamblee, GA

Chamblee, GA, US

On July 3, 1994, a Cessna 152 (registration N67524) was involved in an aviation accident near Chamblee, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE RUDDER, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. 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

During a practice soft field takeoff, the pilot lost control after becoming airborne, veered left, touched down, and collided with five parked aircraft. The rudder was neutral despite crosswind conditions.

Incident Overview

A pilot performing a practice soft field takeoff on Runway 2L lost control of the airplane shortly after becoming airborne. The airplane veered left, touched down left of the runway, and continued onto a parking ramp, where it collided with five other aircraft.

Details from Pilot

The pilot reported that just after takeoff, the airplane began turning left. He stated that he had applied control inputs to counter an existing right crosswind. Despite attempting to correct the left turn, he lost control of the airplane.

FAA Observations

Wind at the time was reported as 080 degrees at 8 knots. An FAA inspector noted that the pilot had aileron correction applied for the crosswind, but the rudder was in a neutral position.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01659. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.