CESSNA 172S
Brookings, SD — May 4, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA175 |
| Event ID | 20230508114702 |
| Location | Brookings, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.30688, -96.82244 |
| Airport | Brookings Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the student pilot’s delay in relinquishing control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed reaction before the loss of directional control.
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.