N335SP

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S9495

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 9, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA183
Location
Baltimore, OH
Event ID
20060814X01162
Coordinates
39.884445, -82.588890
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the takeoff which resulted in the inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9495
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MAUI AVIATORS LLC
Address
237 KAULANI DR
City
PUKALANI
State / Zip Code
HI 96768
Country
United States

Analysis

The airplane was damaged when it impacted the ground after a touch and go on a grass runway. The pilot reported that he landed the airplane on the runway and applied power to execute a touch and go. He stated that he looked down to raise the flaps and when he looked up the airplane was on the left side of the runway. He stated that he was already at full power and believed he had sufficient speed to takeoff. He reported that he pulled back on the yoke and turned to the right. He stated that the airplane then stalled and hit the ground. He reported that he had failed to check his airspeed prior to the attempted takeoff. The nose and right main landing gear were separated from the airplane. The pilot reported that this was only his second landing on a grass runway.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA183