Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI91LA092

LAWRENCE, KS, USA

Aircraft #1

N4450C

CESSNA 152

Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT SAID THAT ON HIS SECOND SOLO FLIGHT, HE BECAME CONFUSED AS TO THE FUNCTION OF THE RUDDER PEDALS AND BRAKES. HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON THE LANDING ROLL-OUT, AND THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED OFF THE RUNWAY AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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