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February 14, 2003 · Cessna 172 · N693SA
Clare, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Clare, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N693SA
Operator
American Wings Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA073
The airplane sustained substantial damage when it veered off the runway and hit a snow bank. The student pilot was on a solo cross country instructional flight. The student pilot, who had a total of 38 hours of flight time, reported that she "pulled the nose up too soon" during takeoff. The airplane veered to the left as she tried to lower the nose. She reduced power but was unable to prevent the airplane from departing the runway and hitting a snow bank on the left side of the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll. A factor was the snow bank.
Full Narrative
On February 14, 2003, at 1430 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172, N693SA, operated by American Wings Academy, sustained substantial damage when it veered off runway 8 (2,500 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) during takeoff roll at Clare Municipal Airport (48D), Clare, Michigan. The student pilot was not injured. The Title 14 Part 91 solo cross country instructional flight was departing 48D en route to Bishop International Airport (FNT), Flint, Michigan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight was on a VFR flight plan. The student pilot, who had a total of 38 hours of flight time, reported that she "pulled the nose up too soon" during takeoff. The airplane veered to the left as she tried to lower the nose. She reduced power but was unable to prevent the airplane from departing the runway and hitting a snow bank on the left side of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportClare Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN693SA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Wings Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 3 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC