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July 14, 2018 · Cessna E162 No Series · N5202B
Burlington, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Burlington, WA
Aircraft
Cessna E162 No Series (2011)
Tail Number
N5202B
Operator
Rainier Flight Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18CA213
The solo student pilot reported that he landed uneventfully and then taxied to the runup area. He called his flight instructor, opened a new flight plan, then taxied to the runway for departure. During the takeoff roll, about the time of rotation, he felt the airplane shudder. Subsequently, he chose to abort the takeoff. During the aborted takeoff, the airplane porpoised, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that he landed uneventfully and then taxied to the runup area. He called his flight instructor, opened a new flight plan, then taxied to the runway for departure. During the takeoff roll, about the time of rotation, he felt the airplane shutter. Subsequently he elected to abort the takeoff. During the aborted takeoff, the airplane porpoised and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. According to the student pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:40 PDT
Nearest AirportSkagit Rgnl (0nm ENE)
Runway29
Runway Length5478 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna E162 No Series
Tail NumberN5202B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRainier Flight Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200D · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 52
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC