# NTSB IAD96LA114: Cessna 152, N6468Q, Blue Ash, OH, July 14, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 14, 1996, 16:40 local (21:40 UTC) - Place: Blue Ash, OH - Coordinates: 39.239227, -84.350204 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.2392&lon=-84.3502&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 31, 1998 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 28081 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=IAD96LA114 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/28081/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA114 ## Probable cause failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while rolling to takeoff from a touch-and-go landing. ## 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 - crosswind (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, other - terrain condition - rough/uneven (contributing factor) - terrain condition - high vegetation (contributing factor) - Nose over, other ## Analysis The 31 hour student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 24. He said that while rolling on the runway on the second touch-and-go, a gust of wind lifted the aircraft and set it onto a grass area to the left of the runway. The wind was reported to be from 190 degrees at 9 knots. The student stated that he tried to steer the aircraft against the wind change while stopping the aircraft. He said that he was unable to stop the aircraft before it dropped off the cleared grassy area into a rougher area with taller grass and debris. Also, he stated that as the aircraft stopped, it flipped over, nose first, and came to rest upside down. ## Factual narrative HISTORY OF FLIGHT On July 14, 1996, at 1640 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, N6468Q, impacted the ground left of the runway shortly after takeoff from Blue Ash Airport, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The student pilot, the sole occupant, received no injuries, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan was filed. The local solo instructional flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from the Blue Ash Airport, at approximately 1630. The student pilot, who had a total of 31 flight hours, reported that he was practicing touch and go landings when the accident occurred. The student pilot stated that he was on his second touch and go landing when a gust of wind lifted the aircraft off runway 24 and set it onto the grass area to the left of the runway. The winds were reported from 190 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot stated that he tried to steer the aircraft against the wind change while stopping the aircraft. He stated that he was unable to do so before the aircraft dropped off the cleared grassy area into a rougher area with taller grass and debris. The pilot stated that as the aircraft stopped, it flipped over, nose first and came to rest upside down. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Federal Aviation Administration Inspector on scene stated that the airplane's flight controls were checked for continuity and that no anomalies could be found associated with the engine. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6468Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6468Q-2001-08-20), registration cancelled 2001-08-20, S/N 15285256 (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: 15285256 - Engines: Lycoming O-235-N2C 108 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Co Op Aircraft Service Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility - Departed: ISZ - Airport: ISZ, Blue Ash, runway 24, 3,500 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 30; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 33 total, 33 in this make and model, 9 as pilot in command, 15 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 190° at 9 knots - Visibility: 15 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 10,000 ft broken - Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 64 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: LUK, 10 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 19960714017059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960714017059A), Jul 14, 1996: Cessna 152, Cincinnati, OH, Substantial damage. Wind gust lifted aircraft landing. Set it on grass off runway. Hit rough area. Nosed over. (-23) student pilot was conducting touch and go landings at Blue ash… From the NTSB's public API. 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