CESSNA 172P
Murfreesboro, TN — December 13, 2012
Event Information
| Date | December 13, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA086 |
| Event ID | 20121214X94004 |
| Location | Murfreesboro, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.87305, -86.37305 |
| Airport | Murfreesboro Municipal |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that during the practice soft field takeoff, he pulled the yoke back and applied full power. The airplane veered left and skidded off the runway where the propeller struck a concrete culvert. The skid continued across the grass and the airplane came to rest in a drainage area. A post-accident examination conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the wings, firewall, and fuselage. The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation
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.