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December 30, 1995 · Cessna 172N · N733CL

Wildwood, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 30, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wildwood, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N733CL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC96LA046

During the takeoff roll with a left crosswind, the airplane drifted right, departed the runway, and struck a dirt berm. The student pilot had been informed of a change in the active runway from runway 28 to runway 19. This was acknowledged by the student pilot, who then elected to depart on runway 28. The wind was reported to be from 190 degrees at 7 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's selection of the wrong runway, and the crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

On December 30, 1995, at 1206 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172N, N733CL, was substantially damaged during an aborted takeoff at the Cape May County Airport, Wildwood, New Jersey. The student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a VFR flight plan had been filed, but not opened, for the supervised solo instructional flight which was operated in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91. During the takeoff roll, with a left crosswind, the airplane drifted right, departed the runway and struck a dirt berm. The FAA reported that the pilot was informed of a change in active runways from runway 28 to runway 19. This was acknowledged by the student pilot, who then elected to depart on runway 28. The reported winds were from 190 degrees, at 7 knots. The pilot's total flight time was 63 hours, with 63 hours in this make and model airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:06 EST
Nearest AirportWildwood/Cape May (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length4998 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN733CL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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