Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172R near Council Bluff, IA — 2013-09-04

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Date
2013-09-04
Location
Council Bluff, IA, USA
Airport
KCBF
Aircraft
CESSNA 172R
Registration
N368ES
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

According to the student pilot, the wind was 130 degrees at 6 knots and he planned on departing runway 14. During the takeoff roll the airplane drifted right, the pilot corrected the drift by using the rudder pedals. The airplane then lifted off from the runway, yawed left, and settled back on the ground. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and went through a grass median before coming to a stop. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage's firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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