# NTSB NYC97LA028: Cessna 152, N68180, Mansfield, MA, December 11, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: December 11, 1996, 11:40 local (16:40 UTC) - Place: Mansfield, MA - Location: 42.0009° N, 71.1980° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at MANSFIELD MUNI (1B9), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.0009&lon=-71.1980&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 30, 1997 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 39308 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC97LA028 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/39308/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA028 ## Probable cause the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering into a snowbank. The proximity of the snowbank was a related factor. ## 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 - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff - roll/run - terrain condition - snowbank (contributing factor) ## Analysis The student pilot attempted a practice soft field takeoff on an asphalt runway. He stated that he applied insufficient rudder during the takeoff roll, and the airplane veered left into a snowbank and nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed no preimpact failure of the airplane or brake system. At the time of the accident, the runway was dry, and the wind was calm. The student pilot had 21 hours of total solo flight time. ## Factual narrative On December 11, 1996, at 1140 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, N68180, was substantially damaged when it collided with a snow bank during the takeoff roll at the Mansfield Municipal Airport, Mansfield, Massachusetts. The student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the solo flight that originated at Mansfield. No flight plan had been filed for the local flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the student pilot (SP) stated that he attempted a practice soft field takeoff on the asphalt runway at Mansfield. He further stated: "...Insufficient rudder control at full power caused aircraft to veer left off runway and into snow. Power was cut and as aircraft lost momentum nosewheel sank causing aircraft to flip over." According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, examination of the airplane revealed no preimpact failures of the airplane or brake system. The FAA Inspector also reported that at the time of the accident, the runway was dry and the winds were calm. The SP's total flying experience was about 75 hours in make and model, of which 21 hours were solo flight. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N68180](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N68180-2008-09-08), registration cancelled 2008-09-08, S/N 15282167, built 1978 (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: 15282167 - Airframe hours: 6309 - Engines: Lycoming O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Registered owner: King Aviation Mansfield Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, November 13, 1996, 79 hours before - Departed: 1B9 - Airport: 1B9, Mansfield Municipal, runway 32, 3,498 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 46; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 76 total, 76 in this make and model, 21 as pilot in command, 25 in the last 90 days, 9 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 7 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 10,000 ft broken - Temperature: 45 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: OWD, 13 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 19961211039219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961211039219A), Dec 11, 1996: Cessna 152, Mansfield, MA, Substantial damage. Aircraft veered off runway, struck a snowbank, flipped over whilea student pilot practicing soft field takeoff. (-23) the student pilot was on a solo practice… From the NTSB's public API. 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