On 10 Jul 2013, a CESSNA 152 operated by CLEARWATER VALLEY AERO CLUB INC was involved in an aviation accident near Kamiah, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with a powerline. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot reported that the airplane banked left after takeoff and struck a powerline despite corrective inputs, resulting in substantial damage. No mechanical failures were reported.
Accident Details
A student pilot reported that shortly after becoming airborne, the airplane began to bank to the left. The pilot attempted to regain directional control by applying right rudder and forward pressure on the control yoke. Despite these inputs, the airplane continued to bank left and collided with a powerline. The airplane subsequently came to rest in a field. The powerline was found near the wreckage.
Damage and Injuries
The collision with the powerline resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. The source does not specify any injuries or fatalities.
Aircraft Condition
The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.