CESSNA 152
Columbia, CA — September 13, 2008
Event Information
| Date | September 13, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA198 |
| Event ID | 20081003X71057 |
| Location | Columbia, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.03167, -120.41500 |
| Airport | Columbia Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 152 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper use of the throttle control.
Full Narrative
The student pilot, who was on a solo cross-country flight, was landing at his planned destination. During the landing flare, he added engine power to help arrest the rate of descent, but after making a smooth successful touchdown, he forgot to reduce the engine power. During his attempt to slow the airplane, with significantly greater than idle power being produced by the engine, the pilot lost directional control. After departing the runway, the airplane impacted a wall of boulders that had been erected as a barrier.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.