CESSNA 152
Merritt Island, FL, September 15, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 15, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Merritt Island, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.34667, -80.68528 |
| Airport | Merritt Island Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA09CA522 |
| Event ID | 20090915X00052 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 152 |
| Registration # | N93772 |
| Operator | Orlando Flight Training |
| Owner | N120FT INC |
| 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 pilots failure to maintain directional control after landing.
Full 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.
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.