ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291406
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| Date: | Friday 6 May 2016 |
| Time: | 07:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172 |
| Owner/operator: | Eastern Kentucky University |
| Registration: | N89847 |
| MSN: | 17276014 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1983 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 16341 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-DJ2 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Richmond, Kentucky -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Richmond, KY (I39) |
| Richmond, KY (I39) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The solo student pilot reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane veered to the left. The student pilot further reported that he attempted to correct the veer, but was unsuccessful; subsequently the airplane exited the runway to the left and impacted tree(s), which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
According to the student pilot there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with tree(s).
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA16CA220
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 4 March 2013 | N89847 | Eastern Kentucky University | 0 | Bardstown, Kentucky | |
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| Loss of control | ||||||
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2022 13:31 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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