Casualties unknown

2004-10-26: Cessna 152 (N4734B) — Imperial, CA

Imperial, CA, US

On October 26, 2004, a Cessna 152 (registration N4734B) was involved in an aviation accident near Imperial, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot lost focus after touchdown and could not maintain control of the 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.

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A student pilot on his first solo flight lost focus after touchdown, causing the airplane to veer left off the runway and nose over. No mechanical issues were reported.

Incident Summary

During the landing rollout of a student pilot's first solo flight, the airplane veered off the runway and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The pilot reported no injuries.

Sequence of Events

As the student pilot initiated the landing, the airplane touched down on the main landing gear first, followed by the nose landing gear. Shortly after the nose gear contacted the runway, the airplane began to veer to the left and continued off the paved surface. The main landing gear struck soft dirt, causing the airplane to nose over and come to rest upside down.

Pilot Statement

The student pilot stated that after touchdown, he lost focus and could not maintain directional control of the airplane. The operator indicated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft.

Probable Cause

The student pilot lost focus after touchdown and could not maintain control of the airplane, leading to a veer off the runway and subsequent nose-over.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20041118X01841. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.