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March 15, 2010 · Cessna 172M · N1472U

Waupaca, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Waupaca, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N1472U
Operator
Riverside Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA158

The student pilot reported that he rotated about 60 knots to a nose-up attitude during takeoff. He said that the left wing raised “abruptly” due to a wind gust and that he overcorrected with left aileron and “set the plane back down on the runway.” The airplane was then heading for the edge of the runway and the pilot reduced the airplane throttle. The airplane exited the runway, including its safety area, and nosed over in a plowed field. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The student pilot reported that he rotated about 60 knots to a nose up attitude during takeoff. He said that the left wing raised “abruptly” due to a wind gust. He stated that he over corrected with left aileron and “set the plane back down on the runway.” The airplane was then heading for the edge of the runway and the pilot reduced the airplane throttle. The airplane exited the runway, its safety area, and nosed over in a plowed field. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane reference the accident flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 CDT
Nearest AirportWaupaca Municipal Airport (1nm)
Runway10
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN1472U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRiverside Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 32 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time19:38
Weather SourceWFAC

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