Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172P near Tampa, FL — 2010-10-28

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Date
2010-10-28
Location
Tampa, FL, USA
Airport
X39
Aircraft
CESSNA 172P
Registration
N612CB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a short-field takeoff.

NTSB narrative

According to the student pilot, he was practicing short-field takeoffs. During the second takeoff roll, the airplane veered to the left. He attempted to correct the left turn with right rudder, however, a cushion was lodged under the rudder pedals. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway and collided with a pole and two vehicles. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred damage to the left wing, firewall, and left horizontal stabilizer. The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. An examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed a cushion lodged under the left rudder pedal; the inspector noted that the cushion did not hinder the operation of the rudder. The wind reported at an airport 12 miles to the south of the accident location were calm.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 5 docket documents
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Docket documents5

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