Casualties unknown

1995-10-01: Cessna 152 (N68225) — Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana, CA, US

On October 1, 1995, a Cessna 152 (registration N68225) was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Ana, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the second pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the first pilot's improper supervision of the flight. 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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An airplane executing an ILS approach was instructed to land on a different runway for separation with a departing Boeing 757. After aborting the approach, the pilot chose to land on the original runway, lost directional control during rollout, and collided with an airport facility. No preimpact malfunctions were reported.

Approach and Instructions

The pilot of an airplane conducted an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach to Runway 19R. The local controller instructed the flight to land on Runway 19L to maintain separation standards between the flight and a departing Boeing 757.

Decision to Land on Runway 19R

When the flight was approximately 5 miles from the airport, the pilot abandoned the approach. At about 1 mile from the airport, the local controller offered the pilot the option to land on either runway. The pilot elected to land on Runway 19R.

Loss of Control and Collision

During the landing rollout, the pilot lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane subsequently collided with an airport facility. Radar data indicated that the Boeing 757 was 5 miles south of the airport at the time the accident airplane landed.

Operator Report

The operator reported that the airplane did not experience any preimpact malfunctions or failures.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04535. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.