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Student Pilot Veers Off Runway During Supervised Solo Landing (N45945)

Pembroke Pine, FL, US

On September 23, 2006, a Cessna 152 (registration N45945) operated by Delta Connection Academy was involved in an aviation accident near Pembroke Pine, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 14 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

During the third landing of his first supervised solo, a student pilot's aircraft veered right after touchdown, struck a runway sign, and came to rest on its nose and left wing tip off the right side of the runway.

Incident Details

A student pilot, during the third landing of his first supervised solo flight, experienced a loss of directional control after touchdown. The aircraft drifted left while the pilot was flaring, prompting a corrective input with right rudder. However, following touchdown, the airplane veered to the right and departed the runway surface.

Sequence of Events

According to the investigation, the student pilot attempted to correct the veer back to the left. When the aircraft did not respond, he applied full brakes. The airplane subsequently struck a runway sign, which caused it to come to rest on its nose and left wing tip off the right side of the runway.

Outcome

The aircraft sustained damage from the collision with the runway sign and the subsequent ground contact. The investigation did not specify any injuries or provide further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or location.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Sept 2006 Cessna 152 accident near Pembroke Pine, FL?

During the third landing of his first supervised solo, a student pilot's aircraft veered right after touchdown, struck a runway sign, and came to rest on its nose and left wing tip off the right side of the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Sept 2006 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Sept 2006 involved a Cessna 152, registration N45945, operated by Delta Connection Academy, at Pembroke Pine, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20061012X01509. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.