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October 8, 1990 · Cessna 172N · N172SC
Valdosta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Valdosta, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N172SC
Operator
Holland Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL91LA001
THE SOLO STUDENT PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A TAKEOFF WHEN HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF RUNWAY 12, AND COLLIDED WITH A DIRT EMBANKMENT. A GUST OF WIND PICKED UP THE RIGHT WING AND THE PILOT WAS NOT EXPERIENCED ENOUGH TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEM WAS REPORTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A TAKEOFF ATTEMPT. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE STUDENT'S OVERALL LACK OF FLIGHT EXPERIENCE, AND THE REPORTED WIND GUST.
Full Narrative
THE SOLO STUDENT PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A TAKEOFF WHEN HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF RUNWAY 12, AND COLLIDED WITH A DIRT EMBANKMENT. A GUST OF WIND PICKED UP THE RIGHT WING AND THE PILOT WAS NOT EXPERIENCED ENOUGH TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEM WAS REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:36 EDT
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length3628 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN172SC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHolland Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 10 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:39
Weather SourceWFAC