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October 1, 2001 · Cessna 172R · N851CP

Wauchula, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wauchula, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N851CP
Operator
Eagle Aviation Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA02LA002

The pilot stated that during the touch-and-go landing, as he applied power, and reached for the flap control to take off, the left wing lifted, then dropped, and the aircraft went suddenly to the left, into the grass. He said he reduced power and tried to steer the aircraft toward the taxiway, but it collided with a ditch, incurring substantial damage.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while attempting to take off after executing a touch-and-go landing, in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway, and incurring substantial damage when it collided with a ditch.

Full Narrative

On October 1, 2001, about 1520 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172R, N851CP, registered to Nathaniel Aviation Inc., and operated by Eagle Aviation Academy, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, veered off the runway during a touch-and-go landing at Wauchula, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot, sole occupant of the aircraft, was not injured. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from Sarasota, Florida, the same day, about 1500. The pilot stated that he was performing touch-and-go landings on runway 36 at Wauchula Airport, and the wind was coming from about 310 degrees, at about 10 to 12 knots, with some gusts. The pilot further stated that during the touch-and-go landing the aircraft touched down about 100 to 150 feet down the runway, and as he applied power, and reached for the flap control to take off, the left wing lifted, then dropped, and the aircraft went suddenly to the left, into the grass. The pilot said he reduced power, and tried to steer the aircraft toward the taxiway, but it collided with a ditch. According to the pilot, when the aircraft collided with the ditch the nose wheel caught, and the aircraft stopped immediately. An FAA inspector who conducted the postaccident examination, stated that the left wing tip, nose landing gear, firewall and the propeller had all received damage as a result of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 EDT
Nearest AirportWAUCHULA (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN851CP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEagle Aviation Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lyc. · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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