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September 29, 2020 · Cessna 172N · N75634

Spring, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 29, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Spring, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172N (1976)
Tail Number
N75634
Operator
United Flight Systems
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20LA425

The student pilot and his flight instructor completed three touch-and-go landings before the student pilot departed on a solo flight. The student performed two uneventful full-stop landings. He reported that on the third takeoff, after reaching an altitude of 100 – 200 ft above ground level, the airplane yawed and rolled to the left. He was unable to maintain control of the airplane and subsequently performed a forced landing on a baseball field. The airplane contacted a drainage ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. Postaccident examination of the airplane flight control system revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal airplane operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during climb and subsequent impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

On September 29, 2020, about 1400 central daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N75634, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Spring, Texas. The student pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The student pilot and his flight instructor completed three touch-and-go landings before the student pilot departed on a solo flight. The student pilot performed two uneventful full-stop landings. The student pilot reported the airplane yawed ‘strongly’ to the left and banked left upon reaching an altitude of 100 - 200 ft above ground level on the third takeoff. He was unable to maintain control of the airplane to return to the runway and performed a forced landing on a field. The airplane hit a drainage ditch and incurred substantial damage to the fuselage. Postaccident examination of the airplane flight control system revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal airplane operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportDavid Wayne Hooks Memorial Air (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN75634
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUnited Flight Systems
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 11 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data