FlightFinder
Check my flight
No fatalities

Cessna 152 Strikes Parked Cessna 172 After Student Brake Application During Rollout (N5195B)

Corning, NY, US

On November 10, 2001, a Cessna 152 (registration N5195B) was involved in an aviation accident near Corning, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during landing rollout and impact with a parked airplane. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A Cessna 152 veered off runway 31 after the student pilot pressed the left brake during a long rollout. The CFI's corrective inputs failed to avoid a parked Cessna 172, whose empennage was struck by the 152's propeller.

Incident Overview

A Cessna 152 was landing on runway 31 with a certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot on board. The CFI had planned for a "long rollout" to allow the student to practice taxiing after landing. During the rollout, the student pressed the left brake, causing the airplane to veer off the left side of the runway.

Attempted Recovery

The CFI attempted to counteract the turn by applying right rudder and brake pressure. Despite these efforts, the CFI was unable to avoid a parked Cessna 172. The Cessna 152 then rotated to the left, and its propeller sliced through the empennage of the Cessna 172 before coming to a stop.

Post-Incident Statement

The CFI stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. He added that he "did not catch his student's actions in time."

Related events

Same aircraft family

All Cessna 152 accidents →

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Nov 2001 Cessna 152 accident near Corning, NY?

A Cessna 152 veered off runway 31 after the student pilot pressed the left brake during a long rollout. The CFI's corrective inputs failed to avoid a parked Cessna 172, whose empennage was struck by the 152's propeller.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Nov 2001 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Nov 2001 involved a Cessna 152, registration N5195B, at Corning, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during landing rollout and impact with a parked airplane.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20011204X02334. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.