On January 16, 1992, a Cessna 172P (registration N65513) operated by P.c. Flyers, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Englewood, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper use of brakes during a simulated soft field touch and go, which resulted in a loss of control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot lost control of a Cessna 172 during a simulated soft field touch and go due to improper brake usage, causing the aircraft to strike runway lights and settle in snow beside the runway.
What happened
The incident occurred while a student pilot was conducting a simulated soft field touch and go maneuver. During the rollout phase, the student pilot lost control of the aircraft by improperly using the brakes. As the aircraft began to become airborne while departing the side of the runway, the certified flight instructor, who had not previously instructed in this specific Cessna 172 model, took control of the aircraft.
The aircraft subsequently struck runway lights and a taxiway sign before settling into soft snow beside the runway. No further details regarding injuries or fatalities were provided in the source text.
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper use of brakes during a simulated soft field touch and go, which resulted in a loss of control.
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