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December 13, 2012 · Cessna 172P · N54500
Murfreesboro, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 13, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Murfreesboro, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N54500
Operator
James K Gardner
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA086
The student pilot stated that during the practice soft field takeoff, he pulled the yoke back and applied full power. The airplane veered left and skidded off the runway where the propeller struck a concrete culvert. The skid continued across the grass and the airplane came to rest in a drainage area. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the wings, firewall, and fuselage. The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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 practice soft field takeoff, he pulled the yoke back and applied full power. The airplane veered left and skidded off the runway where the propeller struck a concrete culvert. The skid continued across the grass and the airplane came to rest in a drainage area. A post-accident examination conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the wings, firewall, and fuselage. The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:20 CST
Nearest AirportMurfreesboro Municipal (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3898 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN54500
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames K Gardner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.42 inHg
Observation Time13:56
Weather SourceWFAC