Casualties unknown

2001-05-27: Cessna 152 (N6154Q) — Patriot, IN

Patriot, IN, US

On May 27, 2001, a Cessna 152 (registration N6154Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Patriot, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the inadequate rotation speed and compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. Contributing factors were the crosswind and gust. 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.

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

During takeoff from a gravel road, an airplane drifted right, causing the right main landing gear to contact six-inch-high grass. The pilot's biennial flight review had expired.

Accident Details

A pilot attempted a takeoff from an unimproved private landing strip, which was described as a gravel road approximately 1,800 feet long and 14 feet wide. At the time of the accident, a left quartering headwind of 7 knots with gusts up to 18 knots prevailed.

Sequence of Events

Upon liftoff, the airplane drifted off the right side of the gravel road. As a result, the right main landing gear came into contact with six-inch-high grass.

Pilot Information

The pilot reported that their biennial flight review had expired.

Additional Context

No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or injuries were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010530X01033. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.