Casualties unknown

2000-03-01: Cessna 152 (N67639) — Aero-smith Inc — Hazelton, PA

Hazelton, PA, US

On March 1, 2000, a Cessna 152 (registration N67639) operated by Aero-smith Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Hazelton, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a 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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An airplane landed on runway 10, initially touching down on the right main landing gear. The nose shifted left, and despite pilot inputs, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and came to rest in a ditch.

Landing Sequence

The airplane was landing on runway 10. During the touchdown, the right main landing gear contacted the runway surface first. Subsequently, the nose of the airplane shifted unexpectedly to the left.

Pilot Actions

In response to the leftward nose shift, the pilot centered the rudder and applied left aileron input. The intention was to bring the left main landing gear into contact with the ground. However, these actions did not arrest the leftward drift.

Runway Excursion

The airplane continued to drift to the left, eventually departing the left side of the runway. It came to rest in a ditch adjacent to the runway.

Wind Conditions

Winds reported at a nearby airport were from 340 degrees at 4 knots. The source did not specify any additional weather or environmental conditions.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20723. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.