Casualties unknown

1995-07-12: Beech 77 (N67212) — Celina, OH

Celina, OH, US

On July 12, 1995, a Beech 77 (registration N67212) was involved in an aviation accident near Celina, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A student pilot on a solo cross-country flight reported that during landing, the left wing and landing gear rose after touchdown. After applying full throttle and pulling up, the airplane veered left, struck a dirt mound, and nosed over in a cornfield.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was conducting the second leg of their second solo cross-country flight. According to the pilot's report, during the landing sequence, the main landing gear made contact with the runway. The pilot then lowered the nose gear. Shortly thereafter, the left wing and the left main landing gear rose.

Pilot's Account

In response to the rising left wing and gear, the pilot applied full throttle and began to pull up on the controls. The airplane became airborne, but immediately veered to the left. It subsequently struck a mound of dirt. After impact, the airplane continued into an adjacent cornfield and nosed over.

Sequence of Events

The pilot stated that he "felt" the main landing gear touch down on the runway and then let the nose gear down. The left wing and left main landing gear then came up. He then applied full throttle and "started to pull up." The airplane became airborne, veered to the left, struck a mound of dirt, then continued into a cornfield and nosed over. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or injuries were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04059. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.