Casualties unknown

2003-01-11: Cessna 172S (N5199H) — Coastal Aviation — Mt. Pleasant, SC

Mt. Pleasant, SC, US

On January 11, 2003, a Cessna 172S (registration N5199H) operated by Coastal Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Mt. Pleasant, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 11 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 first solo flight, a student pilot encountered directional control issues on takeoff roll, causing the airplane to oscillate and depart the runway, resulting in a nose-over.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was conducting the first solo flight. During the takeoff roll, power was applied and the student initially maintained alignment with the runway centerline. Shortly thereafter, the airplane moved slightly left of the centerline. The student pilot made corrections to realign the airplane, but the airplane then rolled to the right of the centerline. A second correction attempt to the left was made.

Sequence of Events

The airplane began to oscillate laterally, moving left and right repeatedly. Subsequently, the airplane headed sharply 30 degrees to the left. The airplane departed runway 35, and the nose wheel sank into soft ground adjacent to the runway. The airplane then nosed over.

Outcome

The incident resulted in the airplane nosing over after the nose wheel sank in soft terrain. No further details about injuries, damage, or aircraft specifics are provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030114X00061. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.