Accident Details
On July 18, 2002, at approximately 1100 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172N, registration N1373E, was substantially damaged during a takeoff roll at the Black Hills--Clyde Ice Field Airport (SPF) in Spearfish, South Dakota. The aircraft was piloted by a student pilot with a total flight time of 12 hours. The accident occurred while the pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings on runway 12, which measures 5,498 feet in length and 75 feet in width, with an asphalt surface.
Sequence of Events
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft veered to the left and departed the runway, resulting in substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The flight was conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot was not injured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, though specific components affected were not detailed in the source.
Pilot Information
The student pilot held no reported medical certificate issues and had accumulated 12 total flight hours. The pilot was engaged in solo practice maneuvers at the time of the accident.