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December 2, 1988 · Cessna 172 · N65642
Little Falls, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 2, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Little Falls, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N65642
Operator
Flying Scotchman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA032
WHILE ATTEMPTING A TOUCH AND GO LDG DURING A STUDENT SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLT, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST DURING THE TAKEOFF PHASE ON THE SNOW PACKED RUNWAY. THE STUDENT PILOT SAID HE HAD NEVER LANDED AND TAKEN OFF UNDER THOSE RUNWAY CONDITIONS. THE ACFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT, COLLIDED WITH A SNOW BANK AND FLIPPED INVERTED, SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING THE ACFT.
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WHILE ATTEMPTING A TOUCH AND GO LDG DURING A STUDENT SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLT, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST DURING THE TAKEOFF PHASE ON THE SNOW PACKED RUNWAY. THE STUDENT PILOT SAID HE HAD NEVER LANDED AND TAKEN OFF UNDER THOSE RUNWAY CONDITIONS. THE ACFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT, COLLIDED WITH A SNOW BANK AND FLIPPED INVERTED, SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CST
Nearest AirportLittle Falls (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN65642
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying Scotchman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC