N7908UCESSNA 172F 1989-04-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172F S/N: 17251908

Summary

On April 23, 1989, a Cessna 172F (N7908U) was involved in an incident near Elkin Arpt., NC. 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 FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS DURING TAKEOFF AND THE DELAY IN HIS DECISION TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BEFORE COLLIDING WITH TREES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL89LA132. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7908U.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 23, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA132
Location
ELKIN ARPT., NC
Event ID
20001213X28034
Coordinates
36.250190, -80.839256
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS DURING TAKEOFF AND THE DELAY IN HIS DECISION TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BEFORE COLLIDING WITH TREES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17251908
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
172F C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BROGAN SCOTT D
Address
8118 STATE ROUTE 113
City
BELLEVUE
State / Zip Code
OH 44811-9732
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# ATL89LA132