N6249D

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17272664

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 18, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA137
Location
Okeechobee, FL
Event ID
20130218X65514
Coordinates
27.188333, -80.634162
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6249D
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17272664
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
PO BOX 247
Status
Deregistered
City
BUNN
State / Zip Code
NC 27508-0247
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, they were departing a dirt road with open field to the right and barbed wire fence to the left. The pilot engaged one notch of flaps and applied brakes to initiate a short-field takeoff. After leaving the ground, a gust of wind struck the airplane and it subsequently turned to the left. The pilot applied aileron correction; however, the airplane nose impacted a barbed wire fence, the right wing struck a tree and the airplane flipped inverted into a ditch before coming to rest resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13CA137