CESSNA 172P near Murfreesboro, TN — 2012-12-13

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The student pilot stated that during the practice soft field takeoff, he pulled the yoke back and applied full power. The airplane veered left and skidded off the runway where the propeller struck a concrete culvert. The skid continued across the grass and the airplane came to rest in a drainage area. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the wings, firewall, and fuselage. The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Abrupt maneuver · Takeoff

Evidence available

• Photos
• 5 docket documents

Docket documents5

• Pilot / Operator Aircraft Accident Report NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Memorandum of Record - Pilot Interviewinterview
• Memorandum of Record - Smyrna Weatherother
• Photo 1: Front View of Airplanephotos
• Photo 2: Rear View of Airplanephotos

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