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May 14, 2006 · Cessna 172S · N642KM
Louisville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Louisville, KY
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N642KM
Operator
Aero Tech
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA116
The student pilot was practicing a soft field takeoff from runway 24, a 4,326-foot-long, 80-foot-wide, asphalt runway. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer to the left. The student pilot attempted to correct the airplane's left motion with right rudder; however, the airplane departed the left side of the runway, and struck a parked airplane. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any pre-accident malfunctions. The student pilot reported 24 hours of total flight experience, all in the same make and model. Winds reported at the airport, about the time of the accident, were from 240 degrees, at 6 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was practicing a soft field takeoff from runway 24, a 4,326-foot-long, 80-foot-wide, asphalt runway. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer to the left. The student pilot attempted to correct the airplane's left motion with right rudder; however, the airplane departed the left side of the runway, and struck a parked airplane. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any pre-accident malfunctions. The student pilot reported 24 hours of total flight experience, all in the same make and model as the accident airplane. Winds reported at the airport, about the time of the accident, were from 240 degrees, at 6 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 CDT
Nearest AirportBowman Field (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length4326 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN642KM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Tech
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 46
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC