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Instructional Flight Ends in Collision with Snow Berm During Touch-and-Go Landing (N67563)

Anchorage, AK, US

On March 25, 1995, a Cessna 152 (registration N67563) operated by Sky Pro Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE STUDENT PILOT'S LANDING APPROACH. THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE TO THE RUNWAY TOUCH-DOWN POINT, AND A SNOW BERM AT THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY WERE… 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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Aircraft registered N67563
Aircraft registered N67563. Photo: Jeroen Stroes Aviation Photography from Netherlands / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

During a training flight for a private pilot check-ride, a student pilot undershot the runway and struck a snow berm, causing the nose wheel to collapse and the aircraft to slide 200 feet.

Overview

An instructional flight intended to prepare a student pilot for a private pilot check-ride ended when the student undershot the approach end of the runway during a touch-and-go landing. The aircraft collided with a 30-inch snow berm located approximately 15 feet from the runway threshold.

Sequence of Events

The instructor and student were conducting touch-and-go landings. On the third landing, the student misjudged the approach, resulting in the aircraft touching down short of the runway. The airplane struck a snow berm, which caused the nose wheel to collapse. Following the impact, the aircraft slid about 200 feet down the runway before coming to a stop.

Damage

The collision with the snow berm resulted in the collapse of the nose wheel. The extent of additional damage to the aircraft is not specified in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Mar 1995 Cessna 152 accident near Anchorage, AK?

During a training flight for a private pilot check-ride, a student pilot undershot the runway and struck a snow berm, causing the nose wheel to collapse and the aircraft to slide 200 feet.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Mar 1995 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Mar 1995 involved a Cessna 152, registration N67563, operated by Sky Pro Aviation, at Anchorage, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE STUDENT PILOT'S LANDING APPROACH. THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE TO THE RUNWAY TOUCH-DOWN POINT, AND A SNOW BERM AT THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03055. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.