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April 10, 2002 · Cessna 172N · N733PX

Appleton, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Appleton, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N733PX
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI02LA103

The airplane was substantailly damaged when it impacted terrain after it went off of the left side of the runway during takeoff. The pilot reported that during takeoff, "the aircraft began pulling [to the] left. Executed right rudder inputs to correct. No effect." The airplane subsequently exited the runway. A postaccident examination was conducted. The nose and right main landing gears were torn loose from the airframe. The right wing and horizontal stabilizer were damaged. No anomalies were found with respect to the airplane, or its systems, that could be associated with a pre-impact condition.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

On April 10, 2002, at 0428 central daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N733PX, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain after it went off the left side of runway 21 (7,001 feet by 150 feet, concrete), at the Outagamie County Regional Airport, Appleton, Wisconsin. The airplane was on the takeoff roll at the time of the accident. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions and was not on a flight plan. The intended destination was the Fond Du Lac County Airport, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. The pilot reported that during takeoff, "the aircraft began pulling [to the] left. Executed right rudder inputs to correct. No effect." The airplane subsequently exited the runway. A postaccident examination was conducted. The nose and right main landing gears were torn loose from the airframe. The right wing and horizontal stabilizer were damaged. No anomalies were found with respect to the airplane, or its systems, that could be associated with a pre-impact condition.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:28 CDT
Nearest AirportOutagamie County (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN733PX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 36 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time09:25
Weather SourceWFAC

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