# NTSB FTW00LA011: Cessna 152, N66930, Lake Village, AR, October 15, 1999 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: October 15, 1999, 13:00 local (18:00 UTC) - Place: Lake Village, AR - Coordinates: 33.320632, -91.280075 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.3206&lon=-91.2801&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 21, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 47628 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW00LA011 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/47628/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA011 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain directional control during landing. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - flare/touchdown - landing gear,normal brake system - engaged - directional control - not obtained/maintained, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - terrain condition - ditch ## Analysis During the landing phase of flight, the student pilot had the brakes engaged. The airplane exited the runway environment and encountered a drainage ditch. The nose landing gear descended into the drainage ditch, and the aircraft nosed over to the inverted position. ## Factual narrative On October 15, 1999, at 1300 central daylight time, a Cessna 152 airplane, N66930, was substantially damaged when it nosed over during landing at the Lake Village Municipal Airport, near Lake Village, Arkansas. The airplane was owned and operated by Legacy Aviation, of Monroe, Louisiana. The student pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 solo cross country flight, for which a VFR flight plan was not filed. The flight originated from Monroe, Louisiana, and had made an intermediate stop at Vicksburg, Mississippi. On the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot reported that during the full flap landing, when the airplane touched down, it "twisted sharply to the left." Application of the brakes did not prevent the airplane from departing the runway into the grass. The airplane struck a ditch and nosed over. The pilot reported calm wind and clear skies with a temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of the accident. The FAA inspector, who responded to the site, reported that the student pilot landed with the brakes engaged. The aircraft touched down left wheel first, veered to the left and subsequently exited the runway environment. The aircraft continued for approximately 300 yards where it impacted a drainage ditch and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The student pilot had received the proper endorsements for the flight. The wing spars were bent and portions of the fuselage were crushed. The top of the vertical stabilizer and rudder were damaged. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N66930](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N66930-2000-03-20), registration cancelled 2000-03-20, S/N 15281667 (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: 15281667 - Airframe hours: 4434 - Engines: Lycoming O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Registered owner: Legacy Aviation - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, January 11, 1999, 80 hours before - Departed: TVR, VICKSBURG, MS - Destination: M32 - Airport: M32, Lake Village Municipal, runway 19, 4,000 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 34; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 35 total, 19 in this make and model, 10 as pilot in command, 19 in the last 90 days, 9 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 81 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg ## 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 19991015043849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991015043849A), Oct 15, 1999: Cessna 152, Lake Village, AR, No damage. (-23) At approx. 1430 local central time, a student pilot, while executing the landing phase of flight, exited the runway environment, encountered a drainage… From the NTSB's public API. 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