No fatalities

Student Pilot Overruns Runway During Touch and Go, Strikes Fence (N5327G)

Chandler, AZ, US

On August 8, 2004, a Cessna 172S (registration N5327G) was involved in an aviation accident near Chandler, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. 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.

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A student pilot on a solo touch-and-go landing ran off the departure end of runway 22R, crossed dirt and grass, and collided with a chain link fence. No mechanical failures were reported.

Incident Overview

A student pilot flying solo was conducting touch-and-go landings on runway 22R when the aircraft departed the runway after a landing attempt. The pilot had initiated a touch-and-go, flaring about one-third down the runway, touching down, raising the flaps, and applying full throttle. Shortly after, the airplane veered left toward the runway edge. The pilot applied right rudder and checked airspeed, then reduced throttle and increased right rudder input. The aircraft returned toward the centerline, and the pilot reapplied full throttle. However, the airplane reached the end of the runway without attaining flying speed. It continued beyond the runway threshold over dirt and grass before striking an airport boundary chain link fence.

Post-Event Actions

After the aircraft came to rest, the pilot shut down the engine and secured the electrical equipment. The pilot reported that the airplane experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Aircraft and Runway Information

The incident occurred on runway 22R. No specific aircraft type, registration, or engine details were provided. The pilot was flying solo and practicing touch-and-go maneuvers in a right-hand traffic pattern.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Aug 2004 Cessna 172S accident near Chandler, AZ?

A student pilot on a solo touch-and-go landing ran off the departure end of runway 22R, crossed dirt and grass, and collided with a chain link fence. No mechanical failures were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Aug 2004 Cessna 172S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Aug 2004 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N5327G, at Chandler, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the student pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040901X01342. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.