N3318E

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA C-172N S/N: 17271502

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 3, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX92LA003
Location
PALO ALTO, CA
Event ID
20001212X18313
Coordinates
37.449729, -122.099349
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INFLIGHT LOS OF CONTROL DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO CORRECTLY CONFIGURE THE RUDDER TRIM FOR TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17271502
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
C-172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RODRIGUEZ JOSE R
Address
PO BOX 291256
City
LOS ANGELES
State / Zip Code
CA 90029-9256
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA003