On March 16, 2003, a Cessna A152 (registration N762JS) was involved in an aviation accident near Peachtree City, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a nose over after the airplane departed the runway surface. A factor is muddy terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot performing recency of experience flights bounced on landing, causing a side-loaded main landing gear. The pilot lost control, and the airplane veered left off the runway into mud and flipped inverted. No mechanical issues were reported.
Accident Details
According to the safety pilot, the flight was conducted for the purpose of recency of experience for the private pilot. The aircraft departed runway 13 and remained in right-hand traffic for landing practice. The safety pilot reported that the initial touchdown appeared normal, but the airplane bounced and became airborne again. During the second touchdown, the right main landing gear experienced a side load.
Loss of Control and Excursion
Efforts by the pilot to regain control of the airplane were unsuccessful. The aircraft veered off the left side of the runway, entered muddy terrain, and flipped inverted. The pilots did not report any mechanical issues with the airplane during the attempted landing.
Weather Conditions
The prevailing winds at the time of the accident were from 140 degrees at 5 knots.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 16 Mar 2003 Cessna A152 accident near Peachtree City, GA?
A private pilot performing recency of experience flights bounced on landing, causing a side-loaded main landing gear. The pilot lost control, and the airplane veered left off the runway into mud and flipped inverted. No mechanical issues were reported.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Mar 2003 involved a Cessna A152, registration N762JS, at Peachtree City, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a nose over after the airplane departed the runway surface. A factor is muddy terrain.
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