Casualties unknown

2003-02-09: Cessna 152 (N25324) — Lockhart, TX

Lockhart, TX, US

On February 9, 2003, a Cessna 152 (registration N25324) was involved in an aviation accident near Lockhart, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. 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

A student pilot on his first solo flight lost control while landing on Runway 18, veered left into grass, became airborne, and struck a house off airport property, causing structural damage.

Accident Details

A student pilot with 20 hours of flight experience was conducting his first solo flight, performing touch-and-go landings on Runway 18. During the landing sequence, the pilot lost control of the aircraft.

Sequence of Events

As the airplane touched down, it immediately veered left into the grass adjacent to the runway. The aircraft then became slightly airborne and struck a small house located just off airport property. The impact resulted in structural damage to the house.

Environmental Conditions

At the time of the accident, the wind direction was reported as 230 degrees at a speed of 10 knots.

Investigation

The accident report notes that the pilot was a student with minimal flight experience on his first solo flight. No further details regarding aircraft type, registration, or injuries were provided in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030213X00215. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.