Casualties unknown

1995-07-13: Cessna 152 (N46911) — Stensin Aviation Inc. — Beaver Falls, PA

Beaver Falls, PA, US

On July 13, 1995, a Cessna 152 (registration N46911) operated by Stensin Aviation Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Beaver Falls, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control after 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot on his second supervised solo flight veered off the runway after touchdown, crossed grass and an embankment, and stopped after hitting trees and brush. No mechanical failure was found.

Accident Overview

A student pilot was conducting the final landing of his second supervised solo flight when the accident occurred. Upon touchdown, the airplane first veered to the right. When the pilot applied corrective inputs, the airplane then veered to the left and departed the left side of the runway.

Sequence of Events

After departing the runway, the airplane continued across the grass area, went over the top of an embankment, and eventually stopped when it struck trees and brush.

Investigation Findings

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that no evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction was found with the airplane. The investigation did not identify any pre-existing issues with the aircraft's systems or structure.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04062. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.