On September 22, 2004, a Cessna 172 (registration N5338H) was involved in an aviation accident near Provo, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in failure to attain airspeed which resulted in a stall. 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 experienced unexpected airplane behavior during a soft-field takeoff, resulting in a veer off the runway, wing strike, and substantial damage to both wings and engine separation.
Incident Details
During a soft-field takeoff attempt, a student pilot applied full power. However, the airplane did not respond as it had earlier in the day and failed to climb as expected. The airplane pitched up and veered off the left side of the runway. The pilot reported that he was "too low to push [the] nose down to increase airspeed." Consequently, the airplane's left wing dropped and struck the ground. The airplane then spun around to the left, causing the nose and right wing to also strike the ground. The airplane came to a stop on a heading of approximately 070 degrees.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. Additionally, the engine and right wing strut were separated from the fuselage.
What happened in the 22 Sept 2004 Cessna 172 accident near Provo, UT?
A student pilot experienced unexpected airplane behavior during a soft-field takeoff, resulting in a veer off the runway, wing strike, and substantial damage to both wings and engine separation.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Sept 2004 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Sept 2004 involved a Cessna 172, registration N5338H, at Provo, UT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in failure to attain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
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