Summary
On December 17, 1999, a Cessna 172N (N738UA) was involved in an accident near Concord, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to use a checklist and remove the control gust lock.
On December 17, 1999, at 1024 hours Pacific standard time, a Cessna 172N, N738UA, operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged during a takeoff attempt at Concord, California. The airline transport rated pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight operating under 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. The flight was destined for Napa, California.
The airplane overran the departure end of runway 32L after attempting to takeoff with the control gust lock installed. After the accident the pilot stated to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector on-scene that he had failed to remove the control gust lock prior to the takeoff attempt.
This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX00LA054. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N738UA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's failure to use a checklist and remove the control gust lock.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On December 17, 1999, at 1024 hours Pacific standard time, a Cessna 172N, N738UA, operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged during a takeoff attempt at Concord, California. The airline transport rated pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight operating under 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. The flight was destined for Napa, California.
The airplane overran the departure end of runway 32L after attempting to takeoff with the control gust lock installed. After the accident the pilot stated to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector on-scene that he had failed to remove the control gust lock prior to the takeoff attempt. In the pilot's insurance company report he also stated that he failed to remove the gust lock during the takeoff roll. He said he reduced the throttle and over flew the airport fence and landed on a road near the runway. The pilot filed a partial Aircraft Accident Report without a statement.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX00LA054