Casualties unknown

2001-03-03: Cessna 152 (N152RC) — Logan, UT

Logan, UT, US

On March 3, 2001, a Cessna 152 (registration N152RC) was involved in an aviation accident near Logan, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. 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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During a student pilot's first solo flight, the aircraft veered left into a snow bank after the third landing rollout. Two previous landings were uneventful, and the third approach was aborted due to runway occupancy.

Incident Overview

A student pilot flying their first solo flight encountered an incident during the rollout of the third landing. The flight had commenced with two uneventful landings on runway 35. The approach for a third landing was aborted because another aircraft was still on the runway.

The Final Approach and Rollout

The subsequent approach resulted in a normal landing. However, during the rollout, the airplane raised up on its left main landing wheel. The pilot reported, "I couldn't control the plane." The airplane then veered "very hard" to the left and entered a snow bank.

Wind Conditions

Wind recorded six minutes after the accident was from 240 degrees at 6 knots. This presented the pilot with a left crosswind component of slightly less than 6 knots and a tailwind component of 2 knots.

Context

The flight was the student's first solo flight. No other details regarding aircraft type, registration, or injuries were provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010306X00548. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.