# NTSB Accident ERA15CA056
> **CESSNA 172S** · 2014-11-12 · Sarasota, FL, USA · NONE
## 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.

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