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March 6, 2010 · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · N365DC

Mount Sterling, KY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mount Sterling, KY
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1
Tail Number
N365DC
Operator
Air 51 Richmond
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA173

The accident flight was the student pilot’s first solo cross-country flight, and she planned to perform a touch-and-go before proceeding to the next intended destination. The landing proceeded uneventfully, but when the pilot applied engine power for takeoff, the airplane began turning to the left. The pilot attempted to correct by increasing right rudder, but the airplane continued left and departed the side of the runway. The airplane proceeded through the grass adjacent to the runway, across the taxiway, and into the grass again before the pilot decreased the engine power. As the airplane slowed, the nose landing gear dug into the ground before it separated, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall area. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane and that the wind velocity at the time of the accident was 4 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The accident flight was the student pilot’s first solo cross-country flight, and she planned to perform a touch-and-go before proceeding to the next intended destination. The landing proceeded uneventfully, but when the pilot applied engine power for takeoff, the airplane began turning to the left. The pilot attempted to correct by increasing right rudder, but the airplane continued left and departed the side of the runway. The airplane proceeded through the grass adjacent to the runway, across the taxiway, and into the grass again before the pilot decreased the engine power. As the airplane slowed, the nose landing gear dug into the ground before it separated, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall area. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane, and that the wind velocity at the time of the accident was 4 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportMount Sterling Airport (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1
Tail NumberN365DC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir 51 Richmond
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental Motors · IO-240-B · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 21 C
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data