N9985VCESSNA 172M 1993-05-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172M S/N: 64603

Summary

On May 11, 1993, a Cessna 172M (N9985V) was involved in an incident near Ochopee, FL. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN ATTEMPTING THE TAKEOFF FROM THE PARKING RAMP WHEN A 12,000-FT RUNWAY WAS AVAILABLE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA93LA119. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9985V.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 11, 1993
NTSB Number
MIA93LA119
Location
OCHOPEE, FL
Event ID
20001211X12455
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN ATTEMPTING THE TAKEOFF FROM THE PARKING RAMP WHEN A 12,000-FT RUNWAY WAS AVAILABLE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
64603
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WYATT AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
28790 SW 217 AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
HOMESTEAD
State / Zip Code
FL 33030
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA93LA119