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Solo Flight Results in Runway Excursion and Nose Gear Collapse (N67914)

Lawrenceville, GA, US

On August 10, 1999, a Cessna 152 (registration N67914) operated by Advanced Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Lawrenceville, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in the aircraft traveling off the runway, colliding with taxiway lights and a taxiway sign, collapsing the nose landing gear, and nosing down. 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

During a first solo flight, the pilot's aircraft veered left after applying full power for a touch and go landing, collided with taxiway infrastructure, and collapsed the nose gear.

Flight Background

The pilot conducted three takeoffs and landings with a flight instructor. Following this, the instructor signed off the pilot for a first solo flight, with instructions to perform three solo touch and go landings.

Accident Sequence

The first solo landing was normal. As the pilot applied full engine power to initiate the takeoff again, the aircraft began to veer to the left. The aircraft departed the runway, collided with taxiway lights and a taxiway sign. The impact collapsed the nose landing gear, and the aircraft came to rest in a nose-down attitude.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage to the nose gear and likely other components from the collision with taxiway lights and a sign.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Aug 1999 Cessna 152 accident near Lawrenceville, GA?

During a first solo flight, the pilot's aircraft veered left after applying full power for a touch and go landing, collided with taxiway infrastructure, and collapsed the nose gear.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Aug 1999 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Aug 1999 involved a Cessna 152, registration N67914, operated by Advanced Aviation, Inc., at Lawrenceville, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in the aircraft traveling off the runway, colliding with taxiway lights and a taxiway sign, collapsing the nose landing gear, and nosing down.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19591. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.