Casualties unknown

1999-12-18: Cessna 152 (N95775) — Profile Aviation Center Inc. — Hickory, NC

Hickory, NC, US

On December 18, 1999, a Cessna 152 (registration N95775) operated by Profile Aviation Center Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Hickory, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The certified flight instructor (CFI) failure to maintain directional control on rough terrain on 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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A certified flight instructor (CFI) demonstrating a soft field takeoff to a student from an unfamiliar airport collided with a bump, veered left, and after becoming airborne, struck bushes and terrain.

Accident Overview

A certified flight instructor (CFI) was conducting a training flight with a student pilot, demonstrating a soft field takeoff procedure. The departure was from an airport that was unfamiliar to the CFI, who had not previously conducted training there.

Sequence of Events

During the takeoff roll, the airplane collided with a bump on the runway surface, causing the airplane to veer to the left. The CFI assessed the situation and determined that there was insufficient runway remaining to safely abort the takeoff. The airplane became airborne. Shortly after becoming airborne, the left wing collided with bushes adjacent to the runway. The CFI then decreased engine power, and the airplane rotated further to the left before colliding with terrain.

Aircraft and Flight Information

The aircraft was operated as a training flight under the supervision of the CFI. The CFI was demonstrating the soft field takeoff maneuver as part of the student's instruction. The airport used for the demonstration was not one from which the CFI had previously conducted training.

Investigation Details

The accident investigation focused on the sequence of events during the takeoff. No probable cause was stated in the available source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20293. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.