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November 20, 2015 · Cessna 172 M · N1180U
Rush City, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rush City, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1976)
Tail Number
N1180U
Operator
Hawk Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN16CA070
The student pilot was completing his first solo flight and had already done eight takeoffs and landings. On the ninth landing, the airspeed was higher than normal and the airplane porpoised. When the airplane touched down the student pilot applied excessive right rudder. The airplane veered right and departed the right side of the runway into the soft wet ground. The airplane nosed into the mud and then came to rest upright. The left wing impacted the ground and was substantially damaged. The operator reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane and applied excessive right rudder during landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was completing his first solo flight and had already done eight takeoffs and landings. On the ninth landing, the airspeed was higher than normal and the airplane porpoised. When the airplane touched down the student pilot applied excessive right rudder. The airplane veered right and departed the right side of the runway into the soft wet ground. The airplane nosed into the mud and then came to rest upright. The left wing impacted the ground and was substantially damaged. The operator reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportRush City Rgnl (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length4397 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN1180U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHawk Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourcePILO