Summary
On August 01, 2008, a Cessna 152 (N757PS) was involved in an incident near Glendale, AZ. 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 misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun.
The student pilot reported that she took off from Glendale Airport, Arizona, at 1815, with 17 gallons of fuel. After practicing some maneuvers she returned to Glendale at 1930. The airplane's fuel indicators were showing empty as she made her approach to the runway. Her landing approach was high. Due to the low fuel indications, she decided to land long instead of executing a go-around. While attempting to stop the airplane, the airplane went off the end of the runway and nosed over.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX08CA252. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N757PS.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The student pilot reported that she took off from Glendale Airport, Arizona, at 1815, with 17 gallons of fuel. After practicing some maneuvers she returned to Glendale at 1930. The airplane's fuel indicators were showing empty as she made her approach to the runway. Her landing approach was high. Due to the low fuel indications, she decided to land long instead of executing a go-around. While attempting to stop the airplane, the airplane went off the end of the runway and nosed over.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX08CA252