N1688C

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S10612

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 30, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA415
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Event ID
20160804X30952
Coordinates
28.294445, -81.439445
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S10612
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AEROSIM ACADEMY INC
Address
2700 FLIGHTLINE AVE
City
SANFORD
State / Zip Code
FL 32773-9683
Country
United States

Analysis

The solo student pilot reported that during takeoff the airplane veered off the runway to the left and impacted a wind sock.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA16CA415