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August 30, 2007 · Cessna C172R · N2459Y
Pawtucket, RI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pawtucket, RI
Aircraft
Cessna C172R
Tail Number
N2459Y
Operator
New Horizon Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA124
According to the student pilot, "while using runway 23 [for take off following a] touch and go, I applied full power for takeoff. [and] I applied too much right rudder to compensate. I [then] applied too much left rudder which steered the airplane off the runway onto the grass. Power was cut and brakes [were] applied to stop. [The] right strut hit a taxi light at low speed before full stop". According to the FAA Inspector who examined the airplane damage consisted of the right main landing gear fairing, and the firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, "while using runway 23 [for take off following a] touch and go, I applied full power for take off. [and] I applied to much right rudder to compensate. I [then] applied to much left rudder which steered the airplane off the runway onto the grass. Power was cut and brakes [were] applied to stop. [The] right strut hit a taxi light at low speed before full stop". According to the FAA Inspector who examined the airplane damage consisted of the right main landing gear fairing, and the firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportNorth Central State Airport (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C172R
Tail NumberN2459Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNew Horizon Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-260-L2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC