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July 2, 2009 · Cessna 172N · N5238E
Benton, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Benton, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N5238E
Operator
Aircraft Solutions
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA411
The student pilot was performing landings during her first solo flight. After pushing in the throttle for takeoff after a touch and go landing, the airplane began to veer left. The student pilot attempted to correct, but was unable to regain control of the airplane prior to departing the left side of the runway. The airplane's firewall was damaged during the runway excursion.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot was performing landings during her first solo flight. After pushing in the throttle for takeoff from a touch and go landing, the airplane began to veer left. The student pilot attempted to correct, but was unable to regain control of the airplane prior to departing the left side of the runway. The airplane's firewall was damaged during the runway excursion.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:15 CDT
Nearest AirportSaline County Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN5238E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAircraft Solutions
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC