ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353755
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| Date: | Monday 21 September 1998 |
| Time: | 18:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 152 |
| Owner/operator: | Lafayette Aviation, Inc. |
| Registration: | N94286 |
| MSN: | 15285639 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1982 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6655 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-235-N2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | West Lafayette, IN -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KLAF) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The student pilot was performing a touch and go. During the maneuver, he landed hard. During the takeoff, at approximately 40 to 45 knots, the airplane quickly swerved to the left. The student pilot said that he 'stepped on the right rudder and tried to control the airplane, but couldn't.' The airplane went through the grass, hit the nose and stopped. Examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.
Probable Cause: the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the touch and go takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI98LA359
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 10:11 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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