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August 8, 2011 · Cessna 172S · N65777
St. Augustine, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
St. Augustine, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N65777
Operator
Florida Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA446
According to the student pilot, she completed one solo full-stop landing in the traffic pattern before the accident sequence. She taxied the airplane back to runway, was cleared for takeoff, and advanced the throttle to full forward. Soon she realized that the left door was open and she attempted to close it. According to the flight instructor monitoring the solo flight, the airplane departed the left side of the runway, bounced once, the nose wheel struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest inverted. The airplane incurred substantial damage to the firewall and empennage. The student pilot reported there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, she completed one solo full stop landing in the pattern before the accident sequence. She taxied the airplane back to runway, was cleared for takeoff, and advanced the throttle to full forward. Soon she realized that the left door was open and she attempted to close it. According to the flight instructor monitoring the solo flight, the airplane departed the left side of the runway, bounced once, the nose wheel struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest inverted. The airplane incurred substantial damage to the firewall and empennage. The student pilot reported there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:57 EDT
Nearest AirportSt. Augustine Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length7996 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN65777
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlorida Flyers
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 27 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time16:58
Weather SourceWFAC