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Student Pilot's Go-Around Ends in Nose-Over During Gusty Crosswind Landing (N94526)

Hartsville, SC, US

On October 4, 1996, a Cessna 152 (registration N94526) was involved in an aviation accident near Hartsville, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain and nose over. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot attempted a go-around after the airplane yawed left during roundout in gusty crosswind conditions. The nose pitched up, stall warning activated, and the aircraft struck the ground, bounced, and nosed over.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was conducting a crosswind landing in known gusty wind conditions. During the roundout, the airplane yawed to the left. In response, the pilot applied full power to initiate a go-around.

Sequence of Events

The nose of the airplane pitched up approximately 10 to 20 degrees, with airspeed around 40 knots. The stall warning horn activated. Subsequently, the nose pitched down and to the left. The pilot applied aft pressure on the control yoke.

Final Outcome

The airplane collided with the ground on its main landing gear, bounced, and then nosed over, coming to rest inverted.

Loss of control in flightAerodynamic stall

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Oct 1996 Cessna 152 accident near Hartsville, SC?

A student pilot attempted a go-around after the airplane yawed left during roundout in gusty crosswind conditions. The nose pitched up, stall warning activated, and the aircraft struck the ground, bounced, and nosed over.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Oct 1996 involved a Cessna 152, registration N94526, at Hartsville, SC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain and nose over.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06943. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.