N2054V

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 140S/N: 14267

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 7, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA345
Location
Minot, ND
Event ID
20130613X02053
Coordinates
48.415554, -101.357780
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2054V
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
14267
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
PO BOX 87
Status
Deregistered
City
CARPIO
State / Zip Code
ND 58725-0087
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot was performing a takeoff on a soft grass runway. The pilot reported the takeoff roll seemed to take longer than he anticipated. After rotation, the airplane began to drift to the left and the pilot compensated with applying right rudder. The pilot then noticed the airplane was approaching the end of the runway and power lines. According to the pilot, the airplane stalled and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA345