CESSNA 172P
Renton, WA — October 7, 2009
Event Information
| Date | October 7, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA008 |
| Event ID | 20091007X12154 |
| Location | Renton, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.49417, -122.21722 |
| Airport | Renton Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| 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 failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go landing resulting in a collision with a sign.
Full Narrative
At the initiation of the takeoff roll, following a touch-and-go landing, the student pilot added full power, but before she could rotate for takeoff, she experienced "… a hard time controlling the airplane on the ground." She therefore aborted her takeoff, but was unable to keep the airplane from departing the side of the runway, where it impacted a distance remaining sign. As a result of the collision, one of the main landing gear separated. An inspection of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies with the nose wheel steering or rudder systems.
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.