Summary
On September 17, 1994, a Cessna 172K (N79897) was involved in an accident near Russellville, AR. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND.
On September 17, 1994, at 1015 central daylight time, a Cessna 172K, N79897, was substantially damaged during takeoff at Russellville, Arkansas. The private pilot and passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 CFR 91 flight.
The following information was reported by the pilot. During the takeoff ground roll on runway 07, the pilot lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane departed the runway, the pilot reduced power, regained directional control, and aborted the takeoff. The airplane then impacted a small dirt embankment along the taxiway, the nose gear separated, and the airplane "flew" across the taxiway. The airplane came to rest in the dirt on the opposite side of the taxiway.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW94LA301. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N79897.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On September 17, 1994, at 1015 central daylight time, a Cessna 172K, N79897, was substantially damaged during takeoff at Russellville, Arkansas. The private pilot and passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 CFR 91 flight.
The following information was reported by the pilot. During the takeoff ground roll on runway 07, the pilot lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane departed the runway, the pilot reduced power, regained directional control, and aborted the takeoff. The airplane then impacted a small dirt embankment along the taxiway, the nose gear separated, and the airplane "flew" across the taxiway. The airplane came to rest in the dirt on the opposite side of the taxiway. Official wind at the airport was from 200 degrees at 12 knots. The crosswind component on runway 07 was approximately 10 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA301