Accident · 2016-05-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2016-05-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172 (N89847)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Eastern Kentucky University Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Eastern Kentucky University
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with tree(s).
Source: NTSB case GAA16CA220Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student pilot pilot flying | Student | None | 58 | Class 1 (2016-01-01) | 77 total · 14 in this make/model · 14 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.