Flight Details
On 23 March 2023, a Cessna C172SP (registration OK-CAP) operated by Flying Academy s.r.o. was conducting a training flight at Mnichovo Hradiště Airport (LKMH). The pilot-in-command, a 51-year-old male student pilot with 70 hours 6 minutes total flight time (all on type), first performed three landings under the supervision of a flight instructor. Thereafter, he was cleared to conduct three solo touch-and-go landings with a full stop on the third attempt.
Accident Sequence
After successfully completing the first solo touch-and-go, the pilot initiated the second landing on runway 06. During the landing rollout, he experienced a left turning tendency. He attempted to counteract this with excessive right rudder input. Realizing his error, he then applied force to the left pedal. This overcorrection caused the aircraft to veer out of control. The aircraft departed the runway and came to a stop on the grass approximately nine seconds after the initial rudder input, according to video evidence. The pilot reported no injuries.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft collided with the airport's perimeter fence, resulting in the nose landing gear being torn off. The propeller struck the ground, forcing the engine to stop. Both left and right wings contacted the fence and subsequently struck the ground. The empennage also impacted the ground. No fuel or operational fluids leaked during the accident or during the subsequent tow to the hangar.
Weather and Runway Conditions
At the time of the accident (between 07:00 and 09:30 UTC), the weather was CAVOK with no significant meteorological phenomena. There was no wind, and runway 06 was dry and free of contamination. The meteorological conditions were not considered contributory to the event.
Pilot Information
The pilot held a valid Class 2 medical certificate and was a student pilot with no previous accidents or incidents. His total flight time was 70 hours 6 minutes, with 8 hours 36 minutes as pilot-in-command. He had 2 hours 48 minutes in the last 30 days and 1 hour in the last 24 hours.
Aircraft Information
The Cessna 172SP (serial number 172S10421) was manufactured in 2006 and had a total time of 6,145 hours. The engine, a Lycoming IO-360-L2A, had 389 hours since overhaul. The propeller, a McCauley 1A170E/JHA7660, had 854 hours since overhaul. The aircraft had a valid Certificate of Airworthiness and was within weight and balance limits for the flight, with a takeoff weight of 2,188 lbs (below the max of 2,550 lbs).