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Student Pilot Reports Wind Gust During Takeoff, Aircraft Veers Off Runway into Ditch (N320CP)

Naples, FL, US

On September 22, 2006, a Cessna 172S (registration N320CP) operated by London Helicopters was involved in an aviation accident near Naples, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. A drainage ditch and wind were contributing factors. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot reported that while applying power for a takeoff, a wind gust from the right caused the aircraft to veer off the runway and collide with a ditch. The pilot had 19.7 total flight hours and had first soloed on September 21, 2006.

Accident Overview

A student pilot reported that he had completed a practice landing and was applying power in preparation for another takeoff when the aircraft encountered a wind gust from the right. The pilot applied corrective inputs, including rudder and aileron, but the airplane veered off the runway and collided with a ditch.

Pilot Information

At the time of the accident, the pilot's total flight time was 19.7 hours. The pilot's first solo flight occurred on September 21, 2006.

Weather Conditions

The 1323 METAR observation at Naples reported wind from 140 degrees at 8 knots, with unrestricted visibility of 10 statute miles.

Additional Details

No further information about the aircraft, registration, injuries, or damage was provided in the source. The report is based solely on the student pilot's written statement.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Sept 2006 Cessna 172S accident near Naples, FL?

A student pilot reported that while applying power for a takeoff, a wind gust from the right caused the aircraft to veer off the runway and collide with a ditch. The pilot had 19.7 total flight hours and had first soloed on September 21, 2006.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Sept 2006 Cessna 172S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Sept 2006 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N320CP, operated by London Helicopters, at Naples, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. A drainage ditch and wind were contributing factors.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20061114X01661. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.