On April 7, 2008, a Cessna 152 operated by International Airline Training Academy Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Tucson, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A 101-hour student pilot reported losing control after landing during a 14-knot wind gust, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.
Incident Overview
A student pilot with 101 hours of flight experience was practicing landings. According to the pilot, the control tower reported a wind gust of 14 knots on the final landing. After touchdown, the pilot stated that "the airplane went back in the air and I lost control." The aircraft subsequently impacted the runway surface in a nose-low, left-wing-low attitude.
Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the outboard 2 feet of the left wing.
Pilot Statement
The student pilot reported that after landing, the airplane became airborne again and control was lost. No further details were provided regarding the sequence of events or pilot actions.
Contributing factors
Causes
Crosswind correction — Not attained/maintainedPilot
What happened in the 7 Apr 2008 Cessna 152 accident near Tucson, AZ?
A 101-hour student pilot reported losing control after landing during a 14-knot wind gust, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Apr 2008 Cessna 152 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Apr 2008 involved a Cessna 152, operated by International Airline Training Academy Inc, at Tucson, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
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