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September 15, 2021 · Cessna 172 · N767CG
Council Bluffs, IA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 (1977)
Tail Number
N767CG
Operator
Mindy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA433
The student pilot reported that while performing a touch and go landing, the airplane drifted to the left edge of the runway. The student pilot advanced the throttle to full power, but he was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane. The airplane became airborne momentarily, but subsequently descended and impacted terrain on both sides of the runway before coming to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that while performing a touch and go landing, the airplane drifted to the left edge of the runway. The student pilot advanced the throttle to full power, but he was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane. The airplane became airborne momentarily, but subsequently descended and impacted terrain on both sides of the runway before coming to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:45 CDT
Nearest AirportCouncil Bluffs Muni (0.5nm SW)
Runway14/3
Runway Length3650 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN767CG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMindy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 55 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time07:35
Weather SourceWFAC