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January 22, 2011 · Cessna 172S · N348ME

Mckinney, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mckinney, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N348ME
Operator
Texas Aviation Support
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA158

According to the student pilot, after finishing several takeoffs and landings with his instructor, he was completing his first series of solo takeoffs and landings. The first takeoff and landing was uneventful. During the second takeoff attempt, after applying full power on the takeoff roll, the airplane started shaking and swerving to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder, but the airplane continued going to the left. The pilot stated that he reduced the power to idle and applied the brakes. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and impacted a construction ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine firewall and left wing. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

According to the student pilot, after finishing several takeoff and landings with his instructor, he was completing his first series of solo takeoff and landings. The first takeoff and landing was uneventful. During the second takeoff attempt, he stated that after applying full power on the takeoff roll, the airplane started shaking in the front and going to the left. He put in full right rudder, but the airplane continued going to the left. The pilot stated that he pulled the power back to idle and applied the brakes. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and went into a construction ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine firewall and left wing. The pilot stated that he felt there may have been a mechanical problem with the nosewheel, rudder, or brakes. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:08 CST
Nearest AirportCollin County Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN348ME
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTexas Aviation Support
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 30 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data