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July 13, 2010 · Cessna 172 A · N295SP

Fairhope, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fairhope, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 A
Tail Number
N295SP
Operator
Flight Training of Mobile
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA358

According to the student pilot, she began the initial takeoff roll from runway 1 for her first solo flight with control inputs for a left crosswind. The airplane started to turn right, so she partially released right rudder pressure. About 50 knots, "the nose swung left and wobbled." The student pilot then "went to add right rudder" but "was afraid of flipping it." The airplane departed the left side of the runway and traveled across a grass median, an embankment, and a taxiway, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. Her flight instructor reported that she had performed four "well coordinated" takeoffs and landings under similar conditions during a dual flight prior to the solo flight. A weather observation taken at the airport at the time of the accident indicated winds from 280 degrees at 6 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

According to the student pilot, she began the initial takeoff roll from runway 1 for her first solo flight with control inputs for a left crosswind. The airplane started to turn right, so she partially released right rudder pressure. About 50 knots, "the nose swung left and wobbled." The student pilot then "went to add right rudder" but "was afraid of flipping it." The airplane departed the left side of the runway and traveled across a grass median, an embankment, and a taxiway, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. Her flight instructor reported that she had performed four "well coordinated" takeoffs and landings under similar conditions during a dual flight prior to the solo flight. A weather observation taken at the airport at the time of the accident indicated winds from 280 degrees at 6 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:27 CDT
Nearest AirportH L Sonny Callahan Airport (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length6604 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 A
Tail NumberN295SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlight Training of Mobile
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data