Casualties unknown

1998-12-26: Cessna 152 (N6136Q) — Appleton, WI

Appleton, WI, US

On December 26, 1998, a Cessna 152 (registration N6136Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Appleton, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind. 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 landing, the pilot overcorrected after touching down right of centerline, causing the aircraft to veer left off the runway and collapse the nose gear.

Accident Details

The pilot was executing a landing on runway 29, having entered a right-hand traffic pattern. According to the pilot, after touchdown the aircraft was slightly to the right of the runway centerline. The pilot then attempted to move left to align with the centerline.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that as the aircraft crossed the centerline, he applied right rudder, but the airplane did not respond and continued moving left. He then applied both brakes, with more pressure on the right brake, but was unable to regain control. The aircraft continued left, departed the runway surface, and the nose landing gear subsequently collapsed.

Investigation Findings

Weather at the time of the accident was recorded as wind from 240 degrees at 14 knots. A post-accident inspection of the aircraft revealed no mechanical anomalies that could have contributed to the loss of control.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11532. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.