2000-07-06: Cessna 152 — Sierra Academy OF Aeronautics — Oakland, CA

Casualties unknown • Oakland, CA, US

Probable cause

failure of the instructor to adequately supervise the student, resulting in a loss of directional control.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

Touch-and-go landings were being practiced, and the winds were variable. After power was added and the airplane was accelerating, the instructor noticed the student was not compensating for torque or crosswind. The instructor prompted the student to add right rudder, but the student reacted quickly with left rudder and brake. The instructor pulled power but did not want to make aggressive control inputs due to the airplane's speed. The airplane veered left, departed the runway, hit a runway light, and the nose gear collapsed.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-07-06 Cessna 152 accident near Oakland, CA?

Touch-and-go landings were being practiced, and the winds were variable. After power was added and the airplane was accelerating, the instructor noticed the student was not compensating for torque or crosswind. The instructor prompted the student to add right rudder, but the student reacted quickly with left rudder…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-07-06 involved a Cessna 152, registration N6439M, operated by Sierra Academy OF Aeronautics, at Oakland, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

failure of the instructor to adequately supervise the student, resulting in a loss of directional control.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21499. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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