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June 1, 2003 · Cessna 172N · N9758G

Clearwater, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Clearwater, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N9758G
Operator
Michael Shapiro
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA03LA116

During the takeoff roll the airplane started to yaw to the left. The pilot applied right rudder, but the airplane continued to the left, departed the runway and impacted with an airport sign. An examination of the brakes and the rudder cables revealed no discrepancies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with trees.

Full Narrative

On June 1, 2003, about 1032 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N9758G, registered to Four Fox Air Inc., and operated by an individual, impacted with an airport sign during the takeoff roll at the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport, Clearwater, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was substantially damaged. The private-rated pilot-in-command and three passengers reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time. According to the pilot he was departing runway 22, had started the takeoff roll, and the airspeed indicator had just started to move, when the airplane started to yaw to the left. He applied right rudder, but the airplane continued to the left, departed the runway and impacted with an airport sign. According to the FAA inspector, during an interview with the pilot, the pilot told him that he did not recall why the airplane yawed to the left, even after applying full right rudder. The inspector stated that an inspection of the brakes and the rudder cables revealed that they all checked out "satisfactory." In addition, the inspector stated that the pilot was 5 feet 3 inches tall, and that the seat may not have been close enough to get full deflection of the pedal.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:32 EDT
Nearest AirportSt Petersburg/Clearwater Intl (0nm SSW)
Runway22
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN9758G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael Shapiro
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data