Summary
On July 30, 2016, a Cessna 172 (N1688C) was involved in an incident near Kissimmee, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA16CA415. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1688C.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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