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March 31, 2011 · Cessna 172N · N73836

Appleton, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Appleton, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N73836
Operator
Tailwind Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA271

The student pilot stated that he performed a short field takeoff. He said he accelerated the airplane to about 58 knots indicated airspeed and the airplane veered left. He reduced the power and applied right rudder to keep the airplane on the runway, but the airplane exited the runway and cartwheeled on its nose. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its fuselage and wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. He said that he may have inadvertently applied left toe brake during the takeoff.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The student pilot was performing a short field takeoff. He accelerated the airplane to 57 to 58 knots indicated airspeed and the airplane veered left. He "cut" the power and applied right rudder to keep the airplane on the runway. The airplane exited the runway and cartwheeled on its nose. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its fuselage and wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the accident flight. He indicated that he may have inadvertently applied left toe brake during the takeoff.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:25 CDT
Nearest AirportOutagamie County Regional Arpt (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN73836
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTailwind Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 14 C
Altimeter29.73 inHg
Observation Time20:31
Weather SourceWFAC

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