Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Appleton, WI — 2011-03-31

Final reportCEN11CA271
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Date
2011-03-31
Location
Appleton, WI, USA
Airport
ATW
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N73836
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot stated that he performed a short field takeoff. He said he accelerated the airplane to about 58 knots indicated airspeed and the airplane veered left. He reduced the power and applied right rudder to keep the airplane on the runway, but the airplane exited the runway and cartwheeled on its nose. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its fuselage and wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. He said that he may have inadvertently applied left toe brake during the takeoff.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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