Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 152 near Merritt Island, FL — 2009-09-15

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Date
2009-09-15
Location
Merritt Island, FL, USA
Airport
COI
Aircraft
CESSNA 152
Registration
N93772
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilots failure to maintain directional control after landing.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot stated that he was conducting his second solo flight, performing full stop landings and taxiing back. After his third landing, he applied both brakes to slow the airplane. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to both wings. The student pilot later stated that the brakes did not work properly. Postaccident examination of the brake system by an airframe and power plant (A&P) mechanic with oversight from a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector found the brake system to be fully functional. All components of the brake system were within operational limits, and there was no evidence of any malfunction or failure prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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