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June 28, 2025 · Cessna 172 M · N1591V

Wichita, KS

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 28, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wichita, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1974)
Tail Number
N1591V
Operator
Aviation Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA230

The student pilot was planning to perform three takeoffs and three landings for his first solo flight. After completing the second landing, the student pilot applied full power for the takeoff. When the student pilot began to manipulate the flight controls for the takeoff, the airplane “abruptly pulled hard” toward the left. The student pilot then retarded the throttle and applied the brakes, and the airplane departed the runway to the left. The left main landing gear impacted a runway sign, and the landing gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest upright on a grass field near the runway. The student pilot was able to egress from the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer. The student pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion.

Full Narrative

The student pilot was planning to perform three takeoffs and three landings for his first solo flight. After completing the second landing, the student pilot applied full power for the takeoff. When the student pilot began to manipulate the flight controls for the takeoff, the airplane “abruptly pulled hard” toward the left. The student pilot then retarded the throttle and applied the brakes, and the airplane departed the runway to the left. The left main landing gear impacted a runway sign, and the landing gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest upright on a grass field near the runway. The student pilot was able to egress from the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer. The student pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:07 CDT
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Nt (0nm NE)
Runway01R/
Runway Length7302 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN1591V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming Engines · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data