Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172S near McKinney, TX — 2011-01-22

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Date
2011-01-22
Location
McKinney, TX, USA
Airport
KTKI
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S
Registration
N348ME
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

According to the student pilot, after finishing several takeoffs and landings with his instructor, he was completing his first series of solo takeoffs and landings. The first takeoff and landing was uneventful. During the second takeoff attempt, after applying full power on the takeoff roll, the airplane started shaking and swerving to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder, but the airplane continued going to the left. The pilot stated that he reduced the power to idle and applied the brakes. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and impacted a construction ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine firewall and left wing. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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