Cessna 172P
Ames, IA — December 18, 2009
Event Information
| Date | December 18, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA077 |
| Event ID | 20091221X23958 |
| Location | Ames, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.99194, -93.62195 |
| Airport | Ames Municpal Airport |
| 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 pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway.
Full Narrative
The accident occurred during a takeoff on an ice-covered runway. The pilot reported that when the airplane encountered a large patch of ice it began to drift left of the runway centerline. He immediately reduced engine power and applied brake pressure, but the airplane continued to slide toward the runway edge. The airplane impacted a snow bank and nosed over. A postaccident examination revealed that the engine firewall, both wings, and the empennage components were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
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.