Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Poplar Grove, IL — 2011-02-12

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Date
2011-02-12
Location
Poplar Grove, IL, USA
Airport
C77
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N733TM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported he was performing a takeoff when he lost directional control due to over correction and misuse of the brake/rudder. The airplane exited the runway, impacted deep snow, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial wing and rudder damage. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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