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February 18, 1994 · Cessna 172M · N9101H
Ravenna, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 18, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ravenna, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N9101H
Operator
Pro Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO94LA042
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE FLEW TO THE AIRPORT TO PRACTICE TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. HE STATED THAT HE COMPLETED THE LANDING SUCCESSFULLY, AND AS HE ADDED POWER TO TAKEOFF FROM RUNWAY 27 THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT. HE STATED THAT HE REDUCED THE POWER AND TRIED TO RE-ALIGN THE AIRPLANE WITH THE CENTERLINE, BUT HE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED TO VEER OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A SNOWBANK BEFORE IT NOSED OVER. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION. THE WINDS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WERE 170 DEGREES AT 15 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF LEADING TO A COLLISION WITH A SNOW BANK WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE NOSING OVER.
Full Narrative
On Friday, February 18, 1994, at 1350 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172M, N9101H, collided with a snowbank and nosed over during takeoff at Portage County Airport, Ravenna, Ohio. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The flight was operated under 14 CFR 91 and had originated in Cleveland, Ohio. The pilot reported that he flew to Ravenna to practice touch and go landings. He stated that he completed his first landing successfully, and as he added power to takeoff the airplane veered to the left. He stated that he reduced the power and tried to re-align the airplane with the centerline, but he was unsuccessful. The airplane continued to veer to the left striking a snowbank before it nosed over. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction. The winds at the time of the accident were 170 degrees at 15 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EST
Nearest AirportPortage County (0nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN9101H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPro Flight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC