On July 2, 2019, a Cessna 152 No Series operated by Skyview Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Tracy, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a vehicle. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a solo student pilot's landing, the airplane veered left, exited the runway, and struck a paving vehicle with its left wing, resulting in substantial damage. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
Accident Details
A student pilot, conducting a solo landing, experienced a directional control issue as the airplane immediately veered to the left upon touchdown. The aircraft departed the runway surface and subsequently collided with a paving vehicle that was positioned on an adjacent taxiway. The left wing of the airplane made contact with the vehicle.
Damage
The collision caused substantial damage to the left wing of the airplane. The extent of the damage required significant repair or replacement of the wing structure.
Operational Information
The operator reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations. The flight was a solo training mission, and the student pilot was the sole occupant. The operator and the student pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilotEffect on operation
What happened in the 2 Jul 2019 Cessna 152 No Series accident near Tracy, CA?
During a solo student pilot's landing, the airplane veered left, exited the runway, and struck a paving vehicle with its left wing, resulting in substantial damage. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jul 2019 Cessna 152 No Series accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Jul 2019 involved a Cessna 152 No Series, operated by Skyview Aviation, at Tracy, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a vehicle.
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