On July 11, 1999, a Cessna 172N (registration N4886G) was involved in an aviation accident near Faribault, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run. 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.
A student pilot reported that during takeoff roll, the airplane veered left. He shut down the engine, and the airplane entered grass alongside the runway, nosing down in a small gully. No mechanical failure was found.
Accident Overview
A student pilot was conducting a takeoff when the airplane unexpectedly veered to the left during the takeoff roll. In response, the pilot shut down the engine. The airplane subsequently departed the paved surface and traveled into the grass adjacent to the runway. It continued into a small gully where it nosed down.
Post-Accident Inspection
A post-accident inspection of the airplane was performed. No evidence of any failure or malfunction that would have prevented normal operation was found. The airplane appeared to have been functioning normally prior to the event.
Weather Conditions
The wind conditions reported at the airport 25 minutes after the accident indicated winds from 230 degrees at 4 knots. No other weather information was provided.
Pilot Information
The pilot was a student pilot. No further details about the pilot's experience or the flight's purpose were included in the source.
What happened in the 11 Jul 1999 Cessna 172N accident near Faribault, MN?
A student pilot reported that during takeoff roll, the airplane veered left. He shut down the engine, and the airplane entered grass alongside the runway, nosing down in a small gully. No mechanical failure was found.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Jul 1999 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N4886G, at Faribault, MN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run.
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