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March 31, 2011 · Cessna 172 · N7302A
Republic, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Republic, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N7302A
Operator
Robert W Lievense
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA177
The student pilot was practicing forward slips to a landing for his private pilot check ride, which was scheduled for the following day. He performed a no flap landing and when he applied the brakes, the airplane turned to the right, and departed the runway surface. The airplane collided with rocks about one foot high. The nose wheel separated, and the left wing sustained substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot was practicing forward slips to a landing for his private pilot check ride, which was scheduled for the following day. He landed flaps up, and was rolling down the runway. As he applied the brakes, the airplane turned to the right, and departed the runway surface. The airplane collided with a winrow of rocks about a foot high. The nose wheel was knocked off, and the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot had a total time of 130 hours with 39 hours as pilot-in-command.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PDT
Nearest AirportFERRY (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3498 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN7302A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert W Lievense
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental Motors · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 37 C
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC