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August 16, 2003 · Cessna 172G · N6057R
Bowdon, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bowdon, ND
Aircraft
Cessna 172G
Tail Number
N6057R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA266
The airplane sustained substantial damage after a loss of control during takeoff climb from a private grass airstrip. The student pilot reported that he departed the grass airstrip to the southwest with a left crosswind. He reported that he turned to the west once the airplane was above the tree line. He reported the stall warning horn sounded and he leveled the wings. He turned right to avoid power lines, but the airplane impacted the terrain.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience, the crosswind condition, wind gusts and power lines.
Full Narrative
On August 16, 2003, at 1415 central daylight time, a Cessna 172G, N6057R, sustained substantial damage after a loss of control during takeoff climb from a private grass airstrip near Bowdon, North Dakota. The student pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 solo flight was departing the grass airstrip on a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan was filed. The student pilot reported that he departed the grass airstrip to the southwest with a left crosswind. He reported that he turned to the west once the airplane was above the tree line. He reported the stall warning horn sounded and he leveled the wings. He turned right to avoid power lines, but the airplane impacted the terrain.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm E)
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172G
Tail NumberN6057R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC