# NTSB CHI95LA054: Cessna 152, N6445P, Mankato, MN, December 9, 1994 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: December 9, 1994, 17:30 local (23:30 UTC) - Place: Mankato, MN - Coordinates: 44.159408, -93.990013 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.1594&lon=-93.9900&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 27, 1995 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 9809 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI95LA054 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/9809/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA054 ## Probable cause the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. ## 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) - lack of total experience, pilot in command (contributing factor) - touch-and-go - attempted, pilot in command - Nose over, takeoff - roll/run ## Analysis THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. HE STATED THAT AFTER TOUCHING DOWN ON THE RUNWAY, HE IMMEDIATELY APPLIED FULL POWER, RETRACTED THE FLAPS, AND PUSHED THE CARBURETOR HEAT INTO THE OFF POSITION. HE THEN GLANCED DOWN MOMENTARILY AT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO CHECK THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR. AS HE LOOKED UP, HE REALIZED THE AIRPLANE HAD VEERED TO THE LEFT. WHILE APPLYING RIGHT RUDDER IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL ANOMALIES WERE REPORTED BY THE PILOT. ## Factual narrative On December 9, 1994, at 1730 central standard time, a Cessna 152, N6445P, registered to North Star Aviation of New Ulm, Minnesota, was substantially damaged while attempting to takeoff on Runway 15 at Mankato Airport, Mankato, Minnesota. The solo student pilot reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight operated in visual meteorological conditions without flight plan. In a written statement, the student pilot reported he was practicing touch and go landings. He stated, after the airplane touched down on the runway, he immediately applied full power, retracted the flaps, and pushed the carburetor heat into the off position. The pilot stated he then glanced down at the instrument panel to check the airspeed indicator. As he looked up, he realized the airplane had veered to the left. While applying right rudder in an attempt to maintain directional control, the airplane exited the side of the runway and nosed over. No preimpact mechanical anomalies were reported by the pilot. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6445P](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6445P-2003-05-06), registration cancelled 2003-05-06, S/N 15285014 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 152 - Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 15285014 - Airframe hours: 9461 - Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Operator: North Star Aviation, Inc. - Registered owner: North Star Aviation, Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility - Last inspection: 100 hour, November 28, 1994, 20 hours before - Departed: MKT - Destination: MKT, MN - Airport: MKT, Mankato Municipal Airport, runway 15, 5,400 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 42; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 17 total, 17 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 170° at 7 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 14 °F, dew point 9 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: MKT ## 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 19941209041339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941209041339A), Dec 9, 1994: Cessna 152, Mankato, MN, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on touch and go landing. Damaged both wing tips, prop, rear cabin window and fuselage. ## Other investigations on N6445P (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 CHI00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA166), Jun 17, 2000: Cessna 152 (N6445P), Mankato, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot performed inadequate remedial action to recover when the airplane ballooned during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were excessive airspeed during the landing and an… 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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