On October 15, 1983, a Cessna 172 (registration N5082G) was involved in an aviation accident near Cullman, AL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a touch-and-go on his first solo flight, a student pilot lost directional control after takeoff. The aircraft wheelbarrowed and drifted left, then exited the runway into mud and nosed over.
Accident Overview
A student pilot on his first solo flight experienced a loss of control during a touch-and-go pattern. After landing, the student initiated a takeoff with the elevator trim set to a nearly full nose-up position. He reported that he had to apply forward pressure on the yoke to hold the nose down. The aircraft began to 'wheelbarrow' and drift to the left. Despite applying right rudder, the aircraft continued moving left. The pilot then reduced power to idle, but the aircraft departed the runway, entered mud, and nosed over.
Environment
At 1745 CDT, approximately 35 miles north at Birmingham, Alabama, the wind was from 080 degrees at 4 knots.
What happened in the 15 Oct 1983 Cessna 172 accident near Cullman, AL?
During a touch-and-go on his first solo flight, a student pilot lost directional control after takeoff. The aircraft wheelbarrowed and drifted left, then exited the runway into mud and nosed over.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Oct 1983 involved a Cessna 172, registration N5082G, at Cullman, AL.
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