18 Mar 2020: Cessna 172 S — C Flying K Aviation Llc

18 Mar 2020: Cessna 172 S — C Flying K Aviation Llc

No fatalities • Denver, CO, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's incorrect right rudder application during a touch-and go-landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and a collision with a runway sign.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the pilot, during the first touch and go landing of the day, she landed on the runway with 30° of flaps. She prepared to take off again and retracted the flaps and added engine power. The airplane veered to the left and the pilot retarded the throttle and applied right rudder. The pilot affirmed that she "didn't supply adequate rudder," and the airplane exited the left side of the runway and collided with the runway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower left fuselage longeron.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Pilot
  • cause Incorrect use/operation
  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 110/06kt, vis 20sm

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