N757ZQCESSNA 152 1995-02-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15280137

Summary

On February 23, 1995, a Cessna 152 (N757ZQ) was involved in an incident near Owosso, MI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank.

On February 23, 1995, at 1028 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, N757ZQ, registered to Flight One, Owosso, Michigan, was substantially damaged when it struck a snowbank while landing at Owosso Community Airport, Owosso, Michigan. The solo student pilot, who was practicing takeoffs and landings, reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight operated in visual meteorological conditions without flight plan.

After practicing several takeoffs and landings with his flight instructor on a dual instructional flight, the student pilot reported he began to practice several solo takeoffs and landings. According to the student pilot, after landing on runway 28 at Owosso, the airplane veered to the right and impacted a snowbank.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI95LA098. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N757ZQ.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 23, 1995
NTSB Number
CHI95LA098
Location
OWOSSO, MI
Event ID
20001207X02946
Coordinates
42.989223, -84.170372
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15280137
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PHELPS COLLINS AVIATION INC DBA
Address
PO BOX 186
Status
Deregistered
City
ALPENA
State / Zip Code
MI 49707-0186
Country
United States

Analysis

On February 23, 1995, at 1028 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, N757ZQ, registered to Flight One, Owosso, Michigan, was substantially damaged when it struck a snowbank while landing at Owosso Community Airport, Owosso, Michigan. The solo student pilot, who was practicing takeoffs and landings, reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight operated in visual meteorological conditions without flight plan.

After practicing several takeoffs and landings with his flight instructor on a dual instructional flight, the student pilot reported he began to practice several solo takeoffs and landings. According to the student pilot, after landing on runway 28 at Owosso, the airplane veered to the right and impacted a snowbank. The student pilot reported that the condition of the runway at the time of the accident was dry.

No preimpact mechanical or flight control anomalies were reported.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI95LA098