Casualties unknown

1998-09-21: Cessna 152 (N94286) — West Lafayette, IN

West Lafayette, IN, US

On September 21, 1998, a Cessna 152 (registration N94286) was involved in an aviation accident near West Lafayette, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the touch and go takeoff. 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 touch-and-go, a student pilot landed hard, then swerved left during takeoff at 40-45 knots. Despite applying right rudder, the airplane exited the runway, hit its nose, and stopped. No anomalies were found.

Event Overview

A student pilot was performing a touch-and-go landing and takeoff maneuver. During the landing phase, the aircraft contacted the runway with excessive force. Subsequently, while initiating the takeoff, at an airspeed of approximately 40 to 45 knots, the airplane abruptly veered to the left.

Pilot Actions

The student pilot reported that he applied right rudder input and attempted to regain directional control, but stated that he "could not control the airplane." The aircraft continued its leftward deviation and departed the prepared surface, traversing the grass area.

Outcome

The airplane struck its nose section against the ground and came to a stop. A post-accident examination of the aircraft revealed no mechanical anomalies or system malfunctions.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11027. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.