# NTSB CHI85LA281: Cessna 152, N69037, Rochester, MN, July 10, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 10, 1985, 11:54 local (16:54 UTC)
- Place: Rochester, MN
- Coordinates: 44.070659, -92.509994 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.0707&lon=-92.5100&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13135
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI85LA281
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13135/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA281

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Vortex turbulence encountered, landing - flare/touchdown
  - radio communications - disregarded, pilot in command (cause)
  - traffic advisory - issued, atc personnel(lcl/gnd/clnc)
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - planned approach - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total experience in type operation, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, landing - flare/touchdown
  - stall - uncontrolled, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - not corrected, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total experience in type of aircraft, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose over, landing - roll
- Nose over, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT ON FIRST SOLO X-COUNTRY WAS LD ON THE 7500 FT RUNWAY. TOWER HAD CAUTIONED ON WAKE TURBULANCE FROM DEPARTING DC-9. ON FLARE SP SAID ACFT DROPPED IN SWERVED LEFT, CARTWHEELED AND NOSED DOWN.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N69037](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N69037-2013-08-20), registration cancelled 2013-08-20, S/N 15282452, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15282452
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235 SERIES 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Wing'S Corp.
- Registered owner: White Bear Finance Corp
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: FRM, FAIRMONT, MN
- Destination: RST, ROCHESTER, MN
- Flight plan: VFR
- Airport: RST, Rochester, runway 31, 7,535 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 29; student; medical: valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 21 total, 19 in this make and model, 2 as pilot in command, 21 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 320° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 77 °F, dew point 43 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: RST

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19850710030509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850710030509A), Jul 10, 1985: Cessna 152, Rochester, MN, Substantial damage. Encountered wake turbulence of departing DC9 during long landing. Aircraft bounced then hit on left wing and nose.

## Other investigations on N69037 (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI78FEC55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC55), Sep 16, 1978: Cessna 152 (N69037), Plymouth, MI, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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