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May 4, 2018 · Cessna 172 P · N99141

Glendale, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Glendale, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172 P (1985)
Tail Number
N99141
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA253

The flight instructor reported that, during takeoff, the solo student pilot realized he had a crosswind from the right and applied right aileron and right rudder. He added that, as the student rotated the airplane, it drifted left. The student then lost airplane control, pulled the engine power to idle, and aborted the takeoff. Subsequently, during touchdown, the airplane veered hard to the left and exited the runway, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was calm. The student pilot was departing from runway 1.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that, during takeoff, the solo-student pilot realized he had a crosswind from the right and applied right aileron and right rudder. He added, that as the student rotated, the airplane drifted to the left, the student lost control, pulled the engine power to idle, and aborted the takeoff. Subsequently, during touchdown, the airplane veered hard to the left, exited the runway, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was calm. The student pilot was departing on runway 1.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 MST
Nearest AirportGlendale Muni (0nm NNE)
Runway01
Runway Length7150 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 P
Tail NumberN99141
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SER · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data