N3477ECESSNA 172N2021-02-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17271563

Summary

On February 12, 2021, a Cessna 172N (N3477E) was involved in an incident near Prairie Du Sac, WI. 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 loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the collision with a snowbank. Contributing to the accident was the compacted snow conditions on the runway surface.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA127. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3477E.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 12, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA127
Location
Prairie du Sac, WI
Event ID
20210215102632
Coordinates
43.297731, -89.755693
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 loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the collision with a snowbank. Contributing to the accident was the compacted snow conditions on the runway surface.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17271563
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MOREY AIRPLANE CO INC
Address
8300 AIRPORT RD
City
MIDDLETON
State / Zip Code
WI 53562-1489
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA127