Cessna E162
Burlington, WA — July 14, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 14, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR18CA213 |
| Event ID | 20180714X52223 |
| Location | Burlington, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.47167, -122.41805 |
| Airport | SKAGIT RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | E162 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during an aborted takeoff.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that he landed uneventfully and then taxied to the runup area. He called his flight instructor, opened a new flight plan, then taxied to the runway for departure.
During the takeoff roll, about the time of rotation, he felt the airplane shutter. Subsequently he elected to abort the takeoff. During the aborted takeoff, the airplane porpoised and the nose landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
According to the student pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.