NONE · CESSNA 172S · 2014-11-12 · Sarasota, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA15CA056
Event ID
20141120X63535
Type
Accident
Date
2014-11-12
Location
Sarasota, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.395555, -82.554443
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172S
Registration
N60155
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the engine firewall. The student pilot's lack of overall flying experience was a factor.