# NTSB CHI99LA282: Cessna 152, N68268, Superior, WI, July 26, 1999 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 26, 1999, 17:00 local (22:00 UTC) - Place: Superior, WI - Coordinates: 46.669479, -92.080368 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.6695&lon=-92.0804&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 22, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 47002 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI99LA282 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/47002/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA282 ## Probable cause the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty wind condition, the student's lack of experience, and the soft terrain encountered. ## 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 - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - lack of total experience, pilot in command (contributing factor) - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff - roll/run - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor) - Nose over, takeoff - roll/run ## Analysis The student pilot made three touch and go landings on runway 31 with a flight instructor prior to the instructor exiting the airplane. The student then completed four solo touch and go landings during which he began to 'encounter heavier winds.' Following the fifth landing, as he applied power to initiate another takeoff, a gust of wind caught the airplane and it veered to the right. He reported that he applied left rudder and the airplane turned abruptly to the left. The airplane continued off the runway where it contacted soft terrain and nosed over. The winds reported at 12 miles northwest of the airport, 5 minutes prior to the accident, were from 320 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The student pilot had a total of 17 hours of flight experience. ## Factual narrative On July 26, 1999, at 1700 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N68268, nosed over following a loss of directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing at the Bong Airport, Superior, Wisconsin. The airplane was substantially damaged and the student pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 solo instructional flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The local flight originated at approximately 1645 cdt. The student pilot reported that he completed three touch and go landings with a flight instructor prior to the instructor exiting the airplane. He stated he then completed four solo touch and go landings during which he began to "encounter heavier winds." He reported that following the fifth landing, as he applied power to initiate another takeoff, a gust of wind caught the airplane and it veered to the right. He reported he applied left rudder and the airplane turned abruptly to the left. The airplane continued off the runway where it contacted soft terrain and nosed over. The winds reported at Duluth, Minnesota, 12 miles northwest of the Bong Airport, 5 minutes prior to the accident, were from 320 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 20 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N68268](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N68268-2000-02-11), registration cancelled 2000-02-11, S/N 15282220 (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: 15282220 - Engines: Lycoming O-235 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Registered owner: Twin Ports Flying Service, Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: SUW - Airport: SUW, Bong, runway 31, 4,000 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 19; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 17 total ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 300° at 13 knots, gusting 19 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 48 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: DLH, 12 nm away ## 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 19990726011129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990726011129A), Jul 26, 1999: Cessna 152, Superior, WI, Substantial damage. Upon landing, acft lost control, ran off left side on the grass and flipped over. (.19) on July 26, 1999, at 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N68268,… From the NTSB's public API. 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