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October 17, 2009 · Cessna 172S · N5329L
Honolulu, HI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Honolulu, HI
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N5329L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA019
The student pilot reported that the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll. He reached over to close the window and a few seconds later the airplane rotated and banked to the left. He attempted to regain control of the airplane, but it collided with the runway surface, causing substantial damage to the firewall and both wings. The flight was to be the pilot's first solo cross-country flight; he reported 55 hours of total flight time, 1 hour of which was as pilot-in-command. Right gusting crosswinds existed at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll. He reached over to close the window, and a few seconds later, the airplane rotated and banked to the left. He attempted to regain control of the airplane, but it collided with the runway surface causing substantial damage to the firewall and both wings. The flight was to be the pilot's first solo cross-country; he reported 55 hours of total flight time, 1 hour of which was as pilot-in-command. Right gusting crosswinds existed at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:11 HST
Nearest AirportHonolulu International (1nm)
Runway04L
Runway Length6952 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN5329L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC