Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 25, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA465
Location
Upland, CA
Event ID
20090925X31246
Coordinates
34.111389, -117.687225
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N195MD
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
7787
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ALSOBROOK RUSS T
Address
1089 BAJA ST
Status
Deregistered
City
LAGUNA BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 92651-3546
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he corrected a slight right drift with rudder control, and as the tail lifted from the runway the airplane veered left. He corrected with right rudder control and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane swerved right and nosed over.
The pilot stated that the airplane and engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the event.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA465