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September 23, 2019 · Cessna 172 N · N739RT

Plant City, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Plant City, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N (1978)
Tail Number
N739RT
Operator
Bartow Municipal Airport Development Aut
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA580

The student pilot reported that, during a solo flight in the pattern, the airplane encountered a "moderate wind" from the left during landing. The pilot corrected with right rudder application, and the airplane touched down on the right side of the runway centerline. The student retracted the flaps to perform a touch-and-go landing and increased engine power. Subsequently, the airplane veered left and exited the runway. The airplane then impacted a ditch and came to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The student 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 failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.

Full Narrative

***This report was modified on January 9, 2020. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The student pilot reported that during a solo flight in the pattern, the airplane encountered a "moderate wind," from the left during landing. The pilot corrected with right rudder application and the airplane touched down on the right side of the runway centerline. The student pilot retracted the flaps to perform a touch and go, and increased engine power to abort the landing. When the pilot increased the engine power, the airplane veered to the left and exited the runway. The airplane impacted a drainage culvert where it came to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The airport's METAR reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 10° at 5 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 10. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 EDT
Nearest AirportPlant City (0nm NNW)
Runway10
Runway Length3950 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN739RT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBartow Municipal Airport Development Aut
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data