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March 18, 2020 · Cessna 172 S · N1132W
Denver, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2006)
Tail Number
N1132W
Operator
C Flying K Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA128
According to the pilot, she was preparing to take off for a second touch-and-go landing and retracted the flaps and added engine power. The airplane veered left, and the pilot retarded the throttle and applied right rudder. The pilot affirmed that she "didn't supply adequate rudder," and the airplane exited the left side of the runway and impacted a runway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower left fuselage longeron.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's incorrect right rudder application during a touch-and go-landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and a collision with a runway sign.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the first touch and go landing of the day, she landed on the runway with 30° of flaps. She prepared to take off again and retracted the flaps and added engine power. The airplane veered to the left and the pilot retarded the throttle and applied right rudder. The pilot affirmed that she "didn't supply adequate rudder," and the airplane exited the left side of the runway and collided with the runway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower left fuselage longeron.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 MDT
Nearest AirportRocky Mountain Metropolitan (0nm NNW)
Runway12R
Runway Length7002 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN1132W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorC Flying K Aviation
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 21 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 16 C
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time18:05
Weather SourceWFAC