Casualties unknown

1995-02-14: Cessna 152 (N757SG) — Richill Inc. — Mount Snow, VT

Mount Snow, VT, US

On February 14, 1995, a Cessna 152 (registration N757SG) operated by Richill Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Mount Snow, VT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind which resulted in the airplane drifting into a snow bank and nosing over. 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.

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A student pilot stated that during takeoff from Runway 19, after reaching 58 knots with no flaps, the aircraft abruptly veered left and struck a snow bank, coming to rest inverted. Winds were reported from 300 degrees at 12 knots gusting 17.

Event Description

A student pilot reported that during a takeoff from Runway 19, the wind sock still indicated a crosswind but it was not constant. After taxiing back to Runway 19, the pilot applied full throttle with no flaps and maintained full right aileron. According to the pilot's recollection, the aircraft reached about 58 knots and became airborne. At that point, the pilot stated that the heading changed from straight to an abrupt move toward the left, and the aircraft struck a snow bank on the left side.

Wind Conditions

At 1250 Eastern Standard Time, weather reported at Keene, New Hampshire, located 14 miles east of Mount Snow, indicated winds from 300 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 17 knots.

Aircraft Position

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector stated that the aircraft came to rest inverted on the left side of the runway, approximately 1,576 feet from the start of Runway 19. The tail was in the snow, with the nose pointing toward the runway.

Flap Setting

The FAA inspector reported that the flaps were found extended to 10 degrees.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03027. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.