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June 14, 2011 · Cessna 172S · N6026P

Covington, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Covington, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N6026P
Operator
Wheeler Equipment Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA11CA343

According to the solo student pilot, the purpose of the flight was to practice takeoffs and landings. He departed his home airport, and flew a short distance to practice at the accident airport where he completed six uneventful takeoffs and landings. The pilot then configured the airplane for a short field takeoff and applied takeoff power. He said the airplane lifted from the runway at 50 knots, he pushed the nose down, and the right wing "suddenly lifted up." The airplane diverted 45 degrees to the left of the runway and the pilot elected to abort the takeoff. During the aborted takeoff the left wing and left main landing gear struck the ground and the airplane rotated 180 degrees. The airplane came to rest facing opposite the direction of travel, with the left wing separated, and a postcrash fire ensued. After the accident, the pilot reported that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

According to the solo student pilot, the purpose of the flight was to practice takeoffs and landings. He departed his home airport, and flew a short distance to practice at the accident airport where he completed six uneventful takeoffs and landings. The pilot then configured the airplane for a "short field takeoff" and applied takeoff power. He said the airplane lifted from the runway at 50 knots, he "pushed the nose down" and the right wing "suddenly lifted up." The airplane diverted 45 degrees to the left of the runway and the pilot elected to abort the takeoff. During the aborted takeoff the left wing and left main landing gear struck the ground and the airplane rotated 180 degrees. The airplane came to rest facing opposite the direction of travel, with the left wing separated, and the airplane on fire. The pilot had opened the door during the accident sequence, and then deployed the fire extinguisher as he freed himself and egressed the airplane with no injury. After the accident, the pilot reported that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:24 EDT
Nearest AirportConvington Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN6026P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorWheeler Equipment Leasing
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 63 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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