N1132W

Substantial
None

Cessna 172S/N: 172S10125

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA128
Location
Denver, CO
Event ID
20200318X55425
Coordinates
39.908889, -105.117225
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's incorrect right rudder application during a touch-and go-landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and a collision with a runway sign.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S10125
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
C FLYING K AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 23
City
SAVERY
State / Zip Code
WY 82332-0023
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, during the first touch and go landing of the day, she landed on the runway with 30° of flaps. She prepared to take off again and retracted the flaps and added engine power. The airplane veered to the left and the pilot retarded the throttle and applied right rudder. The pilot affirmed that she "didn't supply adequate rudder," and the airplane exited the left side of the runway and collided with the runway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower left fuselage longeron.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA128