Primary finding
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot stated that during a go-around attempt, he lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft veered off the side of the runway, hit a ditch, and nosed over.
Source record
Factual narrative
On May 16, 1994, about 1700 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N211SP was substantially damaged following a nose over after landing at Andrews, South Carolina. The student pilot was not injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight. The flight departed Georgetown, South Carolina at 1645. The pilot stated that during a cross wind landing, he lost control of the aircraft, attempted a go-around, ran off the left side of the runway, hit a ditch, and the aircraft nosed over. -