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January 12, 1993 · Cessna 172N · N734GD

Santa Fe, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 12, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N734GD
Operator
Zia Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA065

DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF SNOW PRESENT, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL. THE AIRPLANE HAD REACHED A POINT 1,000 FEET DOWN THE RUNWAY AND A GROUND SPEED OF 45 KNOTS WHEN THE LEFT MAIN GEAR STRUCK A SNOW BANK AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE SNOW CONDITIONS

Full Narrative

On January 12, 1993, at 1245 mountain standard time, a Cessna 172N, N734GD, was substantially damaged following loss of control during takeoff. The student pilot sustained minor injuries. Weather for the CFR Part 91 flight was visual meteorological conditions. Zia Aviation Incorporated was the owner operator. During an interview with a Federal Aviation inspector the pilot stated he made an attempted takeoff on runway 20. He further stated that during the takeoff roll the airplane reached a point approximately 1,000 feet down the runway when "the airplane flipped over on its back." In a written statement the pilot provided, he stated that he was aware of the snow conditions on the ramp, taxiway, and runway. Additionally he stated that he planned on using soft field procedures for the takeoff. During the takeoff roll he reached a distance of 1,000 feet when the airplane began to drift left "rather rapidly." He reported that he did not want to use his brakes, but he did apply full right rudder without effect. He recalls that he had attained a ground speed of 45 knots when the left wheel entered a snow bank and the airplane nosed over to the inverted position. The airplane was released to the owner following completion of the field investigation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 MST
Nearest AirportSANTAFE (0nm)
Runway2
Runway Length8323 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN734GD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZia Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data