N4545U

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150DS/N: 15060545

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 21, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA381
Location
Greenfield, IN
Event ID
20140722X81231
Coordinates
39.843612, -85.896942
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 failed to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4545U
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15060545
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
150DC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
R2 AVIATION LLC
Address
2765 N 500 W
Status
Deregistered
City
GREENFIELD
State / Zip Code
IN 46140-8477
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot, who was on his second solo flight, reported that he maintained 68 mph and was on centerline of runway 25 with a slight left crosswind correction as he flared the airplane for landing. After touchdown, the airplane started drifting to the left. He reported that he attempted to correct the drift by applying rudder; however, he applied both the brakes and rudder causing the airplane to veer off the left side of the runway. The propeller impacted the ground, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. The student pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident. The recorded wind at the airport was 170 degrees at 4 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA381