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February 7, 2004 · Cessna 172-SP · N2124Z

Mckinney, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mckinney, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172-SP
Tail Number
N2124Z
Operator
Tom Grosch
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW04LA072

Prior to lift-off from Runway 35, the 20-hour student pilot reported that he lost directional control of the aircraft as it turned to the left, and he tried to compensate with right rudder. The pilot stated that the aircraft continued its left hand turn into a grassy area, and he powered down by pulling out the mixture control and concentrated on preventing the aircraft from rolling over. At the time of the accident, the winds were reported from 030 degrees at 7 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the take-off roll.

Full Narrative

On February 7, 2004, approximately 1328 central standard time, a Cessna 172-SP single-engine airplane, N2124Z, was destroyed upon impact with terrain following a loss of control during take-off from Runway 35 at the Collin County Regional Airport (TKI), near McKinney, Texas. The student pilot, who was the sole occupant of the airplane, received no injuries. The aircraft was registered to and operated by Flying Monsters, Inc., of Plano, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 solo instructional flight. According to the 20-hour student pilot, he performed a complete preflight check of the aircraft and obtained all necessary clearances to taxi to and depart from Runway 35. The pilot stated that he and his instructor stayed in the pattern and performed a number of touch-and-go's and one go-around. The pilot reported that after the landings, he taxied to parking and shutdown the aircraft in accordance with the checklist procedures. The student pilot then reported that his instructor signed him off for his solo, and then he went back out to the aircraft and performed a visual inspection and walk-around of the aircraft. He stated that he followed normal startup procedures and received all necessary clearances to take-off on Runway 35. The pilot reported that he approached the runway threshold, "evened out" the rudder pedals, and throttled up. Prior to lift-off, the pilot reported that he lost directional control of the aircraft as it turned to the left, and he tried to compensate with right rudder. The pilot stated that the aircraft continued its left hand turn into a grassy area, and he powered down by pulling out the mixture control and concentrated on preventing the aircraft from rolling over. The student pilot reported that the aircraft hit a raised grassy embankment that resulted in the separation of the nose gear from the aircraft. The pilot added that the aircraft skidded along the concrete, and when the aircraft came to rest, he pulled out the ignition key and exited the aircraft. After the pilot exited the aircraft, he noticed that the aircraft was on fire. Examination by an FAA inspector who responded to the accident site, revealed that the nose gear had sheared off and that the left wing sustained structural damage. Ground scars, corresponding to propeller blade strikes, were found adjacent to the wreckage. At the time of the accident, the winds were reported from 030 degrees at 7 knots. The aircraft was consumed by a post-impact fire.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:28 CST
Nearest AirportMckinney Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172-SP
Tail NumberN2124Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTom Grosch
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 23 C
Altimeter30.46 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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