Casualties unknown

1994-12-09: Cessna 152 (N6445P) — North Star Aviation, Inc. — Mankato, MN

Mankato, MN, US

On December 9, 1994, a Cessna 152 (registration N6445P) operated by North Star Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Mankato, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff 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; 9 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 touch and go practice, a student pilot veered left after glancing at instruments, exited the runway, and the airplane nosed over. No preimpact mechanical anomalies were reported.

Incident Details

A student pilot was practicing touch and go landings during a training flight. According to the pilot's report, after touching down on the runway, he immediately applied full power, retracted the flaps, and pushed the carburetor heat into the off position.

Pilot's Actions

Following the power application and configuration changes, the student pilot momentarily glanced down at the instrument panel to check the airspeed indicator. When he looked up, he realized the airplane had veered to the left. In an attempt to maintain directional control, he applied right rudder.

Outcome

Despite the rudder input, the airplane exited the side of the runway and subsequently nosed over. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Investigation

The incident was reported and documented. No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or injuries was provided in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02699. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.