N69124

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152S/N: 15282499

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 31, 2009
NTSB Number
ERA09CA504
Location
Harrisburg, PA
Event ID
20090908X33554
Coordinates
40.523056, -76.845558
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 delayed decision to abort the takeoff, resulting in an overrun.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N69124
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15282499
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
152C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
80 PINE ST FL 10
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW YORK
State / Zip Code
NY 10005-1727
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot stated that he was practicing full-stop landings on a short, grass runway. On his second takeoff, he was dissatisfied with the airplane's rate of climb and aborted the takeoff approximately 2/3 of the way down the runway. After touchdown, the airplane overran the departure end of the runway and came to rest in a bean field, which resulted in substantial damage to the nose gear, firewall, fuselage and propeller. The student pilot’s certified flight instructor (CFI) stated that the runway's length and surface “doesn’t allow for mistakes.” The student pilot further stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA09CA504