# NTSB FTW03LA095: Cessna 152, N25324, Lockhart, TX, February 9, 2003 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: February 9, 2003, 11:15 local (17:15 UTC) - Place: Lockhart, TX - Coordinates: 29.850276, -97.672225 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.8503&lon=-97.6722&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report March 30, 2004 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Flight Standards District Office - NTSB case key (mKey): 56485 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW03LA095 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/56485/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=56485 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA095 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. ## 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 - compensation for wind conditions - not corrected, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - In flight collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown - object - residence ## Analysis The pilot lost control while landing on Runway 18. The 20-hours student pilot was on his first solo flight performing touch and go landings. As the airplane touched down, it immediately veered left into the grass, became slightly airborne, and struck a small house, resulting in structural damage. The house was located just off airport property. At the time of the accident, the winds were 230 degrees at 10 knots. ## Factual narrative On February 9, 2003, at approximately 1115 central standard time, a Cessna 152 single-engine airplane, N25324, registered to and operated by Stenger Air Services of Lockhart, Texas, was substantially damaged following a loss of control while landing on Runway 18 at the Lockhart Municipal Airport (50R), near Lockhart, Texas. The solo student pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The local flight originated at 1100 from 50R. Despite attempts made by the Investigator-In-Charge to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot, a completed form was not obtained. According to information provided by a FAA inspector, the 20-hour student pilot was on his first solo flight performing touch and go landings. As the airplane touched down on Runway 18, it immediately veered left into the grass, became slightly airborne, and struck a small house, resulting in structural damage. The house was located just off airport property. The Runway 18 was 4,000 feet long by 75 feet wide. At the time of the accident, the winds were 230 degrees at 10 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N25324](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N25324-2006-06-01), registration cancelled 2006-06-01, S/N 15280595, 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: 15280595 - Airframe hours: 5951 - Engines: Lycoming O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Registered owner: Thomas C. Hanson - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, September 20, 2002, 23 hours before - Departed: 50R, Lockhart, TX - Destination: 50R, Lockhart, TX - Airport: 50R, Lockhart Municipal, runway 18, 4,000 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Student pilot; age 56; injuries: minor; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review February 9, 2003; seat: left; flight hours: 20 total, 5 in this make and model, 1 as pilot in command, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 230° at 10 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 54 °F, dew point 46 °F - Altimeter: 30.05 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 20030209001149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030209001149A), Feb 9, 2003: Cessna 152, Lockhart, TX, Substantial damage. (.19) On February 9, 2003 approximately 1116 central standard time, a Cessna 152 single-engine airplane, N25324, registered to and operated by stenger air… ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on January 30, 2004, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=56485. 9 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 9 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40203724&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF 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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