# NTSB Accident LAX96LA109
> **Cessna 152** · 1996-02-09 · SAN JOSE, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA109
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05281
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-02-09
- **Location:** SAN JOSE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.32904, -121.769554
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 152
- **Registration:** N6321M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the student pilot's improper use of the rudder control and resultant failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout.  Factors relating to the accident were: the student allowed the airspeed to be excessive during the approach/landing, and the soft terrain.

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