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June 8, 2019 · Cessna 172 R · N1589D
Orlando, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 R (2005)
Tail Number
N1589D
Operator
Pan Am Ab Initio Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA326
The flight instructor reported that, while the student pilot was practicing soft-field takeoffs, the student added full power and maintained back pressure. He told the student to add right rudder, but the airplane veered left. The instructor told the student to add right rudder again, then the student abruptly added right rudder. The airplane veered right, the instructor attempted to correct, but the airplane exited the runway to the right, and the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer. The instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's excessive rudder application during takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and subsequent substantial damage.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, while the student pilot was practicing soft field takeoffs, the student added full power and maintained back pressure. He told the student to add right rudder, but the airplane veered left. The instructor told the student to add right rudder again, then the student abruptly added right rudder. The airplane veered to the right, the instructor attempted to correct, but the airplane exited the runway to the right, and the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:51 EDT
Nearest AirportKissimmee Gateway (0nm NW)
Runway15
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 R
Tail NumberN1589D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPan Am Ab Initio Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 24 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC