Casualties unknown

1993-03-01: Cessna 172N (N4908G) — Wings OF Denver Flying Club — Broomfield, CO

Broomfield, CO, US

On March 1, 1993, a Cessna 172N (registration N4908G) operated by Wings OF Denver Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Broomfield, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: RUDDER CONTROL INTERFERENCE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a student pilot's first supervised solo flight, the aircraft nosed over after the pilot's boot became jammed between the rudder pedal and carpet. The pilot lost directional control and departed the runway.

Incident Overview

A student pilot on their first supervised solo flight experienced a loss of directional control after landing, leading to a runway excursion and nose-over. The incident occurred during the second approach to landing.

Sequence of Events

According to the investigation, the student pilot's first takeoff and landing were satisfactory. On the second approach, the pilot noted a slight left quartering headwind and made a correction. As the airplane touched down, the pilot's right high-top laced boot became jammed between the rudder pedal and the floor carpeting. While attempting to extricate the foot, the pilot lost directional control. The airplane departed the side of the runway and subsequently nosed over.

Pilot Experience

The flight was the student pilot's first supervised solo flight. No additional details about the pilot's training or experience were provided in the source.

Contributing Factors

The source does not identify any contributing factors beyond the boot jamming. No analysis of weather, mechanical issues, or procedural errors was included.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11818. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.