Casualties unknown

1997-06-24: Cessna 152 (N96736) — Dgv Holdings Inc. — Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ, US

On June 24, 1997, a Cessna 152 (registration N96736) operated by Dgv Holdings Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Phoenix, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The dual student's premature rotation and failure to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which lead to a stall/mush and loss of control in-flight, and the flight instructor's inadequate 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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During a dual instructional flight, a student pilot rotating at 50 knots experienced a right roll and loss of aileron control at 60 knots. The aircraft sank, impacted the ground, and slid into two parked aircraft, a truck, and other structures. No aircraft discrepancies were found.

Incident Overview

A dual instructional flight involving a student pilot with 11 hours of flight experience ended in a collision with ground objects after a loss of control during takeoff. The student was performing the takeoff when the incident occurred.

Sequence of Events

The flight instructor reported that the student rotated the aircraft at 50 knots. After the aircraft accelerated to 60 knots, it began a roll to the right, and the instructor stated that aileron control was lost. The aircraft then started to sink at an altitude of approximately 30 to 40 feet above ground level. The instructor added full power in an attempt to recover, but the aircraft impacted the ground on its wheels. Following the impact, the aircraft slid into two parked aircraft, a truck, and other ground structures.

Post-Accident Examination

An FAA airworthiness inspector examined the aircraft and the control system. The inspection revealed no discrepancies that could have contributed to the loss of control.

Pilot Experience

The certified flight instructor (CFI) involved had obtained his flight instructor certificate two months prior to the accident. At the time of the incident, he had accumulated 33 hours as a flight instructor and 290 total flight hours.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X08178. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.