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April 5, 2014 · Cessna 172 S · N510ND

Larimore, ND

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Larimore, ND
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2009)
Tail Number
N510ND
Operator
University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA187

The wind was from the southwest at 6 to 10 knots when the pilot began a soft-field takeoff on runway 12. The airplane lifted off the ground and drifted rapidly towards the left side of the runway. Because of the nose high attitude, the instructor was unaware how close the airplane was to the runway edge. The pilot attempted to correct, but the left wheel contacted the snow bank unevenly and the airplane nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure of the pilot to attain and maintain sufficient control inputs to compensate for the crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the pilot and the flight.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor and a private pilot were practicing takeoffs and landings on runway 12 (2,800 feet x 50 feet). The wind was from the southwest at 6 to 10 knots, resulting in a right crosswind. Although the runway was dry, there were layers of snow on both sides, 6 to 12 inches deep. After making different types of takeoffs and landings, a soft field takeoff was attempted. The brakes were held and full power was applied. After brake release, the pilot brought the nose up to try and lift off in ground effect. The high nose attitude prevented either pilot from seeing straight down the runway and right aileron was applied to correct for the right crosswind. The airplane lifted off the ground and drifted rapidly towards the left side of the runway. The instructor said he didn't realize how close they were to the runway edge. The pilot said he attempted to correct, but the left wheel contacted the snow bank and he reduced the power to idle. The airplane skidded unevenly in the snow and nosed over. Both wing upper skins and wing tips were buckled, the right lift strut and the lower aft empennage were bent.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportLarimore Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN510ND
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUniversity of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 29 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time18:58
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data