Accident Details
Date
Sunday, February 25, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC07CA069
Location
Utica, NY
Event ID
20070415X00414
Coordinates
43.020832, -75.170280
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a snowbank.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FARRUGGIA JOHN A
Address
170 ALBANY RD
City
WEST WINFIELD
State / Zip Code
NY 13491-2422
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, the Cessna 172 "didn't feel right," so he aborted the takeoff. During the aborted takeoff, the airplane "pulled to the left," and impacted a snowbank, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC07CA069