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October 29, 2007 · Cessna 172R · N77LU
Brookings, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brookings, SD
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N77LU
Operator
South Dakota State University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA029
The student pilot was practicing solo touch-and-go landings at the time of the accident. After an uneventful touchdown, the pilot applied engine power for takeoff and the airplane drifted off the left side of the runway impacting a runway sign. The pilot reported being distracted by another airplane after touchdown and as a result he failed to reposition the flaps for takeoff. The airplane received substantial damage to fuselage primary structure and the right horizontal stabilizer. The student pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane. The student pilot had 40 hours of flight time, of which 8 hours were accumulated during solo flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the runway sign.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was practicing solo touch-and-go landings at the time of the accident. After an uneventful touchdown, the pilot applied engine power for takeoff and the airplane drifted off the left side of the runway impacting a runway sign. The pilot reported being distracted by another airplane after touchdown and as a result he failed to reposition the flaps for takeoff. The airplane received substantial damage to fuselage primary structure and the right horizontal stabilizer. The student pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane. The student pilot had 40 hours of flight time, of which 8 hours were accumulated during solo flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest AirportBrookings Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length5231 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN77LU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouth Dakota State University
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 46 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 37 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC