# NTSB CHI06CA204: Cessna 172N, N739TG, Wadsworth, OH, July 26, 2006 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: July 26, 2006, 18:20 local (22:20 UTC) - Place: Wadsworth, OH - Coordinates: 41.028331, -81.798614 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.0283&lon=-81.7986&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report October 31, 2006 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Cleveland, OH FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 64309 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI06CA204 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/64309/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA204 ## Probable cause The pilot used an improper aborted takeoff procedure in that she failed to reduce the engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the wrong runway selection, the pilot's lack of experience, the guard rail, and the embankment. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - aborted - wrong runway - selected, pilot in command (contributing factor) - lack of experience, pilot in command (contributing factor) - weather condition - tailwind (contributing factor) - aborted takeoff - improper, pilot in command (cause) - throttle/power control - improper use of, pilot in command (cause) - object - wall/barricade (contributing factor) - Nose over, takeoff - aborted - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff - aborted - terrain condition - drop-off/descending embankment (contributing factor) ## Analysis The airplane collided with a guard rail and an embankment during an aborted takeoff. The takeoff was being made on runway 03 (2,400 feet by 39 feet, asphalt). The student pilot reported the local winds were from 220 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported there were no other airplanes around the airport or on the radio and she made the "wrong decision on runway selection." The pilot stated that about half way down the runway during the takeoff roll, she received a radio call from her instructor stating that she was using the wrong runway. She stated she then made a "wrong decision" when she decided to abort the takeoff. She stated she would have been able to takeoff with a longer ground run and climb. The pilot stated she applied the brakes but, "in my panic, I did not pull the throttle or lean the gas." The airplane continued off the end of the runway where it contacted a guard rail at full power. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest approximately 25 feet down an embankment. The student pilot reported having a total of 26 hours of flight time. ## Factual narrative The airplane collided with a guard rail and an embankment during an aborted takeoff. The takeoff was being made on runway 03 (2,400 feet by 39 feet, asphalt). The student pilot reported the local winds were from 220 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported there were no other airplanes around the airport or on the radio and she made the "wrong decision on runway selection." The pilot stated that about half way down the runway during the takeoff roll, she received a radio call from her instructor stating that she was using the wrong runway. She stated she then made a "wrong decision" when she decided to abort the takeoff. She stated she would have been able to takeoff with a longer ground run and climb. The pilot stated she applied the brakes but, "in my panic, I did not pull the throttle or lean the gas." The airplane continued off the end of the runway where it contacted a guard rail at full power. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest approximately 25 feet down an embankment. The student pilot reported having a total of 26 hours of flight time. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N739TG](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N739TG-2013-05-07), registration cancelled 2013-05-07, S/N 17270788, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 172N - Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 17270788 - Engines: Lycoming O-320 reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Registered owner: Skypark, Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: Wadsworth, OH - Destination: 3G3, Wadsworth, OH ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 36; injuries: minor; student; medical: class 3; flight hours: 26 total, 22 in this make and model, 8 as pilot in command, 2 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 30 days, 0 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 220° at 7 knots - Visibility: 7 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 185 °F ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20060726023359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060726023359A), Jul 26, 2006: Cessna 172N, Wadsworth, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Student pilot attempted downwind takeoff and aborted takeoff without retarding the throttle. Aircraft went off end of runway hitting a small barrier… From the NTSB's public API. 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