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September 20, 1992 · Cessna 177B · N34893
Norcross, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Norcross, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 177B
Tail Number
N34893
Operator
Tnt Sales & Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA285
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS ON HIS PRIVATE GRASS AIRSTRIP WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT OF THE AIRSTRIP TOWARD A CORN CROP AND A DITCH DURING THE TAKEOFF PHASE OF A TOUCH AND GO. THE PILOT ELECTED TO PULL BACK IN AN ATTEMPT TO CLEAR THE CROP. SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE AIRPLANE SETTLED INTO THE CROP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFTOFF WHICH RESULTED IN INADEQUATE AIRSPEED FOR TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND, AND THE PILOT'S TOTAL LACK OF EXPERIENCE.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS ON HIS PRIVATE GRASS AIRSTRIP WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT OF THE AIRSTRIP TOWARD A CORN CROP AND A DITCH DURING THE TAKEOFF PHASE OF A TOUCH AND GO. THE PILOT ELECTED TO PULL BACK IN AN ATTEMPT TO CLEAR THE CROP. SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE AIRPLANE SETTLED INTO THE CROP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177B
Tail NumberN34893
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTnt Sales & Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1F6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC