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May 4, 2011 · Cessna 172R · N2434T
Hollywood, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hollywood, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N2434T
Operator
Ns Aviation Training & Rental
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA286
The student pilot stated that during the landing roll of his third touch-and-go takeoff and landing, he applied right rudder, and then applied power. While accelerating, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot aborted the takeoff and the airplane came to rest between the runway and parallel taxiway with the nose landing gear collapsed. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that during the landing roll of his third touch-and-go landing, he applied right rudder input then applied power. While accelerating, the airplane began, "...going hard to the right...." He aborted the takeoff and the airplane came to rest between the runway and parallel taxiway with the nose landing gear collapsed. Damage to the lower forward portion of the fuselage and firewall was reported.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:36 EDT
Nearest AirportNorth Perry Airport (0nm)
Runway09L
Runway Length3240 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN2434T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNs Aviation Training & Rental
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 28 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC