CESSNA 172N
Poplar Grove, IL, February 12, 2011
Event Information
| Date | February 12, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Poplar Grove, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.19528, -89.09722 |
| Airport | Poplar Grove Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA184 |
| Event ID | 20110214X74733 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Registration # | N733TM |
| Operator | POPLAR GROVE AIRMOTIVE INC |
| Owner | POPLAR GROVE AIRMOTIVE INC |
| 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 student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported he was performing a takeoff and that he lost directional control "due to over correction and misuse of the brake/rudder." The airplane exited the runway, impacted deep snow, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial wing and rudder damage when it nosed over. The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during 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.