Columbus, MS, USA
N26481
CESSNA 172
The solo student pilot was conducting a touch-and-go landing. During the subsequent takeoff roll, directional control was not maintained, and the airplane impacted a taxiway sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. Postaccident examination revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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