NTSB Factual Report

On February 9, 2003, at approximately 1115 central standard time, a Cessna 152 single-engine airplane, N25324, registered to and operated by Stenger Air Services of Lockhart, Texas, was substantially damaged following a loss of control while landing on Runway 18 at the Lockhart Municipal Airport (50R), near Lockhart, Texas. The solo student pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The local flight originated at 1100 from 50R.

Despite attempts made by the Investigator-In-Charge to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot, a completed form was not obtained.

According to information provided by a FAA inspector, the 20-hour student pilot was on his first solo flight performing touch and go landings. As the airplane touched down on Runway 18, it immediately veered left into the grass, became slightly airborne, and struck a small house, resulting in structural damage. The house was located just off airport property. The Runway 18 was 4,000 feet long by 75 feet wide.

At the time of the accident, the winds were 230 degrees at 10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.