Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Richmond, KY — 2016-05-06

Final reportGAA16CA220
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Date
2016-05-06
Location
Richmond, KY, USA
Airport
I39
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N89847
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with tree(s).

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane veered to the left. The student pilot further reported that he attempted to correct the veer, but was unsuccessful; subsequently the airplane exited the runway to the left and impacted tree(s), which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. According to the student pilot there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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