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October 4, 2007 · Cessna 172N · N2263E
Calhan, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Calhan, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N2263E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA002
According to the student pilot, he was performing a soft field takeoff. The student pilot stated that the airplane veered off of the runway to the left, impacted a fence and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage. The student pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, he was performing a soft field takeoff from runway 35 (4,565 by 50 feet, turf/gravel). The student pilot stated that the airplane veered off of the runway to the left, impacted a fence and nosed over. The main landing gear separated, the firewall, fuselage, and both wings were wrinkled, and the vertical stabilizer was bent down. The student pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. An examination of the airplane's systems, conducted by a local Airframe and Powerplant mechanic, revealed no anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 MDT
Nearest AirportCalhan Airport (1nm)
Runway35
Runway Length4565 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN2263E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 21 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time13:32
Weather SourceWFAC