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January 1, 2009 · Cessna 172SP · N2228L
Lancaster, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 1, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lancaster, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172SP
Tail Number
N2228L
Operator
Bob Miller Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA119
The student pilot was conducting his first solo flight and had performed two uneventful stop-and-go landings. As the airplane accelerated during the third takeoff, it began to veer to the left. The student pilot applied right rudder; however, the airplane contacted a snow bank located off the left side of the runway and nosed over, substantially damaging the airplane. The student pilot stated that the winds were calm and the ailerons were in a neutral position during the takeoff. He did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the snow bank located off the left side of the runway.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was conducting his first solo flight and had performed two uneventful stop-and-go landings. As the airplane accelerated during the third takeoff, it began to veer to the left. The student pilot applied right rudder; however, the airplane contacted a snow bank located off the left side of the runway and nosed over, substantially damaging the airplane. The student pilot stated that the winds were calm and the ailerons were in a neutral position during the takeoff. He did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EST
Nearest AirportBuffalo-Lancaster Regional (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172SP
Tail NumberN2228L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBob Miller Flight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind130° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point7 C / 3 C
Altimeter30.35 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC