Casualties unknown

2001-02-10: Cessna 195A (N95U) — Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs, CA, US

On February 10, 2001, a Cessna 195A (registration N95U) was involved in an aviation accident near Palm Springs, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who lost directional control on landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a training flight, the airplane veered right on landing roll, departed the runway, and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The instructor attempted to correct but could not keep the aircraft on the runway.

Accident Overview

During a training flight, an airplane experienced a runway excursion during the landing roll. The aircraft veered to the right despite corrective inputs, departed the right side of the runway, and subsequently nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The instructor pilot was providing an airplane checkout to the dual student, who was at the controls at the time of the incident.

Sequence of Events

As the airplane touched down and began its landing roll, it started to drift to the right. The instructor directed the student to apply left aileron input. However, the airplane continued its rightward movement. The instructor then took control of the aircraft but was unable to keep the airplane on the runway surface. The main gear entered the dirt alongside the runway, and the airplane nosed over, ending inverted.

Aircraft and Personnel

The aircraft was engaged in an instructional flight with a dual student at the controls and an instructor pilot providing a checkout. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or individuals are provided in the source.

Outcome

The airplane came to rest inverted after nosing over. The source does not specify any injuries, damage, or other consequences.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010222X00496. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.