Casualties unknown

1996-03-02: Cessna 152 (N5399P) — Aviation Training Consultants — Lawrenceville, GA

Lawrenceville, GA, US

On March 2, 1996, a Cessna 152 (registration N5399P) operated by Aviation Training Consultants was involved in an aviation accident near Lawrenceville, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 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

An aircraft bounced during final approach, touched down at a significant angle to the runway heading, and subsequently veered off the left side of the pavement before striking a taxiway.

What happened

The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight. The pilot attempted to land the aircraft on the designated runway but experienced a bounce upon initial contact with the pavement. At the moment of this bounce, the aircraft was oriented approximately 30 degrees off the runway heading.

Following the bounce, the aircraft touched down again while still misaligned with the runway centerline. Instead of correcting the trajectory, the aircraft continued to travel off the left side of the runway surface. It crossed over an adjacent taxiway before finally coming to a stop in a grassy area bordering that taxiway.

During the excursion across the taxiway, the nose landing gear collapsed under the stress of the off-pavement contact. Simultaneously, the left wing of the aircraft made contact with the ground, indicating significant structural impact during the uncontrolled departure from the runway environment.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X05453. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.