On April 8, 1995, a Cessna 152 (registration N25502) operated by Ron's Aircraft Services was involved in an aviation accident near Fuquay-varina, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach due to wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control upon touchdown. 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.
A student pilot lost airspeed during final approach due to wind conditions, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and collide with a ditch upon touchdown.
What happened
The accident occurred while the aircraft was on its final approach to land. During this critical phase of flight, the student pilot encountered a wind condition that significantly affected the aircraft's performance. This environmental factor caused the airspeed to decrease rapidly, dropping to 45 mph.
As the airplane touched down on the runway, it veered off the left side and entered the grass. The aircraft then collided with a ditch, resulting in a nose-over attitude. No mechanical problems were reported by the student pilot.
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach due to wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control upon touchdown.