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May 27, 2012 · Cessna 172 S · N787LF

Gainesville, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gainesville, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S
Tail Number
N787LF
Operator
Lanier Equipment Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA369

The flight instructor reported that he was providing instruction to a student who had about 10 hours of flight experience. During the first takeoff roll, the student attempted to steer the airplane with the control yoke instead of the rudder pedals. The flight instructor provided verbal instruction and then attempted to take control of the airplane. The student applied full left rudder, which the flight instructor was unable to counter. The flight instructor was eventually able to reject the takeoff, but the airplane continued to turn to the left, as the student was “frozen on the left rudder.” The instructor could not stop the airplane before it overran the runway and collided with the glideslope antenna. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and horizontal stabilizer. Skid marks confirmed the flight instructor's attempt to stop the airplane and the airplane’s continued turn to the left.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls during the takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions.

Full Narrative

The certified flight instructor reported that he was providing instruction to a student with about 10 hours of flight experience. During the first takeoff roll, the student attempted to steer the airplane with the control yoke versus the rudder pedals. The flight instructor provided verbal instruction and then attempted to take control of the airplane. The student continued by applying full left rudder, which the flight instructor was unable to counter. The flight instructor was eventually able to take control and the takeoff was rejected. The instructor could not stop the airplane before it overran the runway and collided with the glide slope antenna. An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration inspected the wreckage and confirmed substantial damage to the fuselage and horizontal stabilizer. Skid marks confirmed the flight instructor's attempt to stop the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 EDT
Nearest AirportLee Gilmer Memorial (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN787LF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLanier Equipment Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360 Series · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 45 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data