Casualties unknown

1995-06-06: Cessna 152 (N4625P) — Bessemer, AL

Bessemer, AL, US

On June 6, 1995, a Cessna 152 (registration N4625P) was involved in an aviation accident near Bessemer, AL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing. 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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During his first solo flight, a student pilot lost directional control after a touch-and-go at an unfamiliar airport, veering off the runway and colliding with two parked aircraft. The pilot had 12 total flight hours.

Incident Overview

A student pilot, on his first solo flight, experienced a loss of directional control during a touch-and-go landing, resulting in the aircraft veering off the runway and colliding with two parked aircraft.

Flight Details

The student pilot was conducting his first solo flight after being flown to a different airport by his instructor due to crosswinds at the home airport. The accident occurred during his third touch-and-go at that airport.

Sequence of Events

After adding full power, raising the flaps, and closing the carburetor heat, the student pilot lost directional control. The airplane veered left, departed the runway, and struck two parked aircraft.

Pilot Experience

The student pilot had accumulated 12 total flight hours, including 0.3 hours of pilot-in-command time, which were acquired during the accident flight itself.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03606. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.