CESSNA 172R
Newark, OH — March 5, 2010
Event Information
| Date | March 5, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA144 |
| Event ID | 20100309X61808 |
| Location | Newark, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.02444, -82.46194 |
| Airport | Newark-Heath Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was nose-high during a soft-field takeoff. He did not detect that the airplane's drift brought it towards the edge of the runway. The airplane's left main landing gear impacted a snowbank off the runway's prepared surface and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident flight.
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.