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December 18, 2007 · Cessna 172N · N2180E
Talladega, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 18, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Talladega, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N2180E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA030
The student pilot stated that he entered left closed traffic for runway 21 at the Talladega Municipal Airport, Talladega, Alabama. He landed and started to prepare airplane for a touch-and-go. As he applied power he lost directional control of the airplane, went off the left side of the runway, and collided with a tree. The student pilot did not report any mechanical or flight control anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated he entered left closed traffic for runway 21 at the Talladega Municipal Airport, Talladega, Alabama. He landed and started to prepare airplane for a touch-and-go. As he applied power he lost directional control of the airplane, went off the left side of the runway, and collided with a tree. The student pilot did not report any mechanical or flight control anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:51 CST
Nearest AirportTalladega Muni (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN2180E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-HAD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 59
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC