ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 359103
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| Date: | Thursday 20 April 1995 |
| Time: | 17:37 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | Janet Andalora |
| Registration: | N5208D |
| MSN: | 17272451 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2542 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-H2AD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Detroit, MI -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | (KDET) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The student reported the airplane veered to the left during the takeoff run. The student stated she applied right rudder to no avail. The airplane traveled off the side of the runway into soft terrain where the nose gear collapsed.
Probable Cause: the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI95LA132
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Mar-2024 06:58 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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