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CESSNA 172S accident at Brookings, SD, 4 May 2023
On May 4, 2023, a CESSNA 172S operated by South Dakota State University was involved in an aviation accident near Brookings, SD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the student pilot’s delay in relinquishing control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed reaction before the loss of… This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the student pilot’s delay in relinquishing control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed reaction before the loss of directional control.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Student/instructed pilotInstructor/check pilotIncorrect use/operationDirectional control — Not attained/maintained
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 4 May 2023 CESSNA 172S accident near Brookings, SD?
The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the student pilot’s delay in relinquishing control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed reaction before the loss of directional control.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 May 2023 CESSNA 172S accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 May 2023 involved a CESSNA 172S, operated by South Dakota State University, at Brookings, SD.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the student pilot’s delay in relinquishing control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed reaction before the loss of directional control.
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