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June 1, 2003 · Cessna 172M · N9900V

Conroe, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 2003
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Conroe, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N9900V
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03LA178

The airplane collided with trees during takeoff. Since the outside temperature was high (about 35 degrees Celsius 95 degrees Fahrenheit), and the density altitude was above 2,300 feet, the certified flight instructor (CFI) had concerns about the airplane's takeoff performance and decided to make the takeoff instead of letting the student do it. He heard the stall warning horn sound after rotation. He lowered the nose to try and gain airspeed in ground effect. However, the airplane stalled and banked left. He applied right aileron and full right rudder. The airplane continued to veer to the left of the runway. The CFI recognized the loss of control, and that the airplane was headed toward the trees. He pulled the power to idle and attempted to abort the takeoff. The airplane collided with trees while the airplane was still 40 feet above ground level (agl).

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain/maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.

Full Narrative

On May 31, 2003, about 2030 central daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N9900V, collided with trees during takeoff from Montgomery County Field, Conroe, Texas. N9900V, Inc., was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 191. The certified flight instructor (CFI) pilot and the student pilot sustained minor injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The cross-country instructional flight was en route to West Houston Airport, Houston, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The primary wreckage was at 30 degrees 21 minutes north latitude and 95 degrees 25 minutes west longitude. The CFI submitted a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2). The CFI stated that they departed from the West Houston Airport about 1600. They made an intermediate stop for practice landings, and then flew to Montgomery Field. They refueled and completed flight planning for the return flight to West Houston. The CFI stated that it was hot, about 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit), and he had concerns about the airplane's takeoff performance. Therefore, he elected to execute the takeoff instead of letting the student do it. He heard the stall warning horn sound after rotation. He lowered the nose to try and gain airspeed in ground effect. However, the airplane stalled and banked left. He applied right aileron and full right rudder. The airplane continued to veer to the left of the runway. The CFI recognized the loss of control, and that the airplane was headed toward the trees. He pulled the power to idle and attempted to abort the takeoff. The airplane collided with trees while the airplane was still 40 feet above ground level (agl).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMontgomery County Airport (1nm NNE)
Runway14
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN9900V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAvco Lycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 55 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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