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October 7, 2009 · Cessna 172P · N54088
Renton, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Renton, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N54088
Operator
Boeing Employees Flying Assoc
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA008
At the initiation of the takeoff roll, following a touch-and-go landing, the student pilot added full power, but before she could rotate for takeoff, she had "… a hard time controlling the airplane on the ground." She aborted the takeoff, but was unable to keep the airplane from departing the side of the runway, where it impacted a distance remaining sign. An inspection of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies with the nose wheel steering or rudder systems.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go landing resulting in a collision with a sign.
Full Narrative
At the initiation of the takeoff roll, following a touch-and-go landing, the student pilot added full power, but before she could rotate for takeoff, she experienced "… a hard time controlling the airplane on the ground." She therefore aborted her takeoff, but was unable to keep the airplane from departing the side of the runway, where it impacted a distance remaining sign. As a result of the collision, one of the main landing gear separated. An inspection of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies with the nose wheel steering or rudder systems.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 PDT
Nearest AirportRenton Municipal (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length5382 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN54088
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBoeing Employees Flying Assoc
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 44 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 0 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Weather SourcePILO