Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On September 30, 1994, at 0855 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N46872, was substantially damaged during takeoff at Bourland Field, Fort Worth, Texas. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions with calm winds prevailed for the supervised solo flight. The student pilot was not injured.
During an interview conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that while practicing takeoffs and landings during her first solo flight she lost directional control and ran off the left side of runway 17. After the airplane left the runway, it struck a dirt mound and nosed over, resulting in structural damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA318