Cessna 172
ORLANDO, FL — June 8, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA326 |
| Event ID | 20190608X54342 |
| Location | ORLANDO, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.29361, -81.44000 |
| Airport | KISSIMMEE GATEWAY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's excessive rudder application during takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and subsequent substantial damage.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, while the student pilot was practicing soft field takeoffs, the student added full power and maintained back pressure. He told the student to add right rudder, but the airplane veered left. The instructor told the student to add right rudder again, then the student abruptly added right rudder. The airplane veered to the right, the instructor attempted to correct, but the airplane exited the runway to the right, and the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer.
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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.