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March 24, 2012 · Cessna 172P · N97LP

Colorado Springs, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N97LP
Operator
United States Air Force Aero Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA200

The pilot reported that he rotated the airplane at 55 knots and that it immediately started to drift. He heard the stall warning horn so he lowered the nose. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground, and the pilot pulled the throttle to idle. The airplane was approaching the crossing runway, and there was a hump or ditch near the runway edge. The pilot pulled back on the controls to avoid the obstacle, and the airplane became airborne and climbed to about 10 to 15 feet above the ground. The airplane then landed hard and bounced. The nose landing gear impacted the dirt and the airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the wind during takeoff was “slightly from the right” at 9 knots gusting to 13 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he rotated the airplane at 55 knots and it immediately started to drift. He heard the stall warning horn so he lowered the nose, and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. He pulled the throttle to idle. The airplane was approaching the crossing runway and there was a hump or ditch near the runway edge. He pulled back on the controls to avoid the obstacle, and the airplane became airborne and climbed to about 10 to 15 feet above the ground. The airplane landed hard and bounced. The nose landing gear caught in the dirt and the airplane nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane. The pilot reported that the wind during takeoff was “slightly from the right” at 9 knots gusting to 13 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 MDT
Nearest AirportUs Air Force Academy Airfield (1nm)
Runway34R
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN97LP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUnited States Air Force Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 9 kt, gusting 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data