# NTSB CHI95LA098: Cessna 152, N757ZQ, Owosso, MI, February 23, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 23, 1995, 10:28 local (15:28 UTC)
- Place: Owosso, MI
- Coordinates: 42.989223, -84.170372 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.9892&lon=-84.1704&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 18, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 9847
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI95LA098
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/9847/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA098

## Probable cause

the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.  A factor in the accident was the snow bank.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - snowbank (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING SOLO TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS.  DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND IMPACTED A SNOWBANK.  THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTED THAT THE CONDITION OF THE RUNWAY AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS DRY.  NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL OR FLIGHT CONTROL ANOMALIES WERE REPORTED.

## Factual narrative

On February 23, 1995, at 1028 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, N757ZQ, registered to Flight One, Owosso, Michigan, was substantially damaged when it struck a snowbank while landing at Owosso Community Airport, Owosso, Michigan.  The solo student pilot, who was practicing takeoffs and landings, reported no injuries.  The 14 CFR Part 91 flight operated in visual meteorological conditions without flight plan.

After practicing several takeoffs and landings with his flight instructor on a dual instructional flight, the student pilot reported he began to practice several solo takeoffs and landings. According to the student pilot, after landing on runway 28 at Owosso, the airplane veered to the right and impacted a snowbank.  The student pilot reported that the condition of the runway at the time of the accident was dry.

No preimpact mechanical or flight control anomalies were reported.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N757ZQ](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N757ZQ-2008-06-17), registration cancelled 2008-06-17, S/N 15280137, built 1977 (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: 15280137
- Airframe hours: 2416
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Flight One
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Provisional (Special); Standard, Normal
- Airport: 5D3, Owosso Community, runway 28, 3,800 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 48; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 27 total, 27 in this make and model, 1 as pilot in command, 13 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 280° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 32 °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 19950223002359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950223002359A), Feb 23, 1995: Cessna 152, Owosso, MI, Substantial damage. During solo practice touch and go. Lost directional control. Veered into a snowbank. (-23) on third practice takeoff, right wheel struck snow banks causing…

## Other investigations on N757ZQ (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 CHI81FEK17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEK17), May 8, 1981: Cessna 152 (N757ZQ), Columbus, OH, 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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