N1674E

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S9915

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 4, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA175
Location
Brookings, SD
Event ID
20230508114702
Coordinates
44.306876, -96.822444
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the student pilot’s delay in relinquishing control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed reaction before the loss of directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9915
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MEDARY AVIATION LLC
Address
815 MEDARY AVE
City
BROOKINGS
State / Zip Code
SD 57006-1303
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# CEN23LA175