# NTSB CHI86LA001: Cessna 152, N5331P, Ravenna, OH, October 1, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 1, 1985, 14:45 local (18:45 UTC)
- Place: Ravenna, OH
- Coordinates: 41.150051, -81.240966 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.1501&lon=-81.2410&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13361
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI86LA001
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13361/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA001

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - improper use of equipment/aircraft, pilot in command (cause)
  - remedial action - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - qualification, pilot in command (cause)
  - inadequate training, pilot in command (cause)
  - inadequate initial training, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - ditch (contributing factor)

## Analysis

ACCORDING TO THE INITIAL SOLO STUFENT PILOT, HE LANDED UNEVENTFULLY, APPLIED TAKEOFF POWER AND REACHED DOWN TO RETRACT THE FLAPS. AS THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE IT BEGAN TO DRIFT TO THE LEFT. THE STUDENT PILOT APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER BUT THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO VEER LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT CUT THE POWER BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP BEFORE HITTING A DITCH. THE AIRCRAFT TIPPED OVER ON ITS BACK.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5331P](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5331P-2017-02-22), registration cancelled 2017-02-22, S/N 15284917, built 1981 (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: 15284917
- Airframe hours: 1943
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Kent State University
- Registered owner: Airspect Air Inc
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, September 23, 1985, 10 hours before
- Airport: 29G, Portage County, runway 27, 3,500 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 21; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 11 total, 11 in this make and model, 11 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dawn
- Wind: 270° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 2,500 ft overcast
- Temperature: 68 °F

## 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 19851001048409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851001048409A), Oct 1, 1985: Cessna 152, Ravenna, OH, Substantial damage. Student on first solo lost control while raising flaps on a touch and go. Veered off and nosed over in a ditch.

## Other investigations on N5331P (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 NYC91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA015), Oct 20, 1990: Cessna 152 (N5331P), Kent, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO MAINTAIN VISUAL SEPARATION IN THE LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN. FACTORS TO THIS MID-AIR COLLISION WERE THE EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF AIRPLANES IN THE AIRPORT TRAFFIC PATTERN AND RADIO…

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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