ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 284897
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| Date: | Monday 14 May 2007 |
| Time: | 15:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172K |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N79941 |
| MSN: | 17258268 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1969 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2074 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A4M |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Emporia, Virginia -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Emporia Greensville Regional Airport, VA (KEMV) |
| Wilson, NC (W03) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot lost control of the airplane during the takeoff roll from runway 33. The wind at the time was from 140 degrees at 4 knots. The airplane departed the left side of the runway, and traveled into a ditch. Postaccident examination of the left brake, and wheel assembly revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction.
Probable Cause: The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA07CA099
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Oct-2022 10:14 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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