Casualties unknown

1994-09-21: Cessna 152 (N67324) — Plainwell, MI

Plainwell, MI, US

On September 21, 1994, a Cessna 152 (registration N67324) was involved in an aviation accident near Plainwell, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. 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 landing, a student pilot experienced nose wheel shake after applying brakes. Pulling back on the yoke caused a veer to the left, leading to a runway excursion and the airplane coming to rest inverted.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was landing an airplane when the main landing gear touched down on the runway at normal airspeed. After the nose wheel contacted the runway, the pilot applied the brakes, at which point the nose wheel began to shake. In an attempt to relieve pressure on the nose wheel, the pilot pulled back on the yoke. This action caused the airplane to veer to the left. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane departed the side of the runway.

Sequence of Events

Upon exiting the runway surface, the nose wheel dug into soft ground. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest in an inverted position. The report does not specify any injuries to the pilot or damage to the aircraft beyond the inverted resting state.

Contributing Factors

The incident sequence was initiated by the nose wheel shake during braking. The pilot's subsequent yoke input, intended to reduce nose wheel load, resulted in a loss of control. The soft ground conditions at the runway edge contributed to the airplane's final inverted posture.

Conclusion

The student pilot's inability to maintain control after the nose wheel shake and veer led to a runway excursion and the airplane coming to rest inverted. No probable cause is stated in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02224. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.