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October 24, 2002 · Cessna 172N · N4599D

Morristown, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Morristown, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N4599D
Operator
Century Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC03LA014

During her second attempt at a solo touch-and-go, after touchdown, the student added power for takeoff. The airplane veered to the right, and departed the right side of the runway. It then traveled over grass, an intersecting runway, and struck trees. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the student pilot report any.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Full Narrative

On October 24, 2002, about 1700 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N4599D, was substantially damaged during takeoff from Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU), Morristown, New Jersey. The certificated student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The flight instructor reported that he and the student pilot had completed four touch-and-go landings. The student pilot then completed one solo touch-and-go to runway 5; a 5,999-foot long, 150-foot wide, asphalt runway. During her second touch-and-go, after touchdown, the student pilot added power. The airplane then pulled to the right, and departed the right side of the runway. The airplane traveled over grass, an intersecting runway, and eventually struck trees before coming to rest upright. The student pilot reported that during the second solo touch-and-go, after adding power, the airplane veered to the right. The airplane departed the runway and struck trees. The student pilot had a total flight experience of approximately 48 hours, of which, about 47 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane. Additionally, the student pilot reported about 1 hour of solo flight experience. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed damage to both wings. The inspector did not observe any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the student pilot report any. The reported winds at MMU, at 1645, were variable at 5 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMorristown Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length5999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN4599D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentury Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 28 C
Altimeter30.38 inHg
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data