N4601D

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17272312

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 30, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA185
Location
Bally, PA
Event ID
20130401X81848
Coordinates
40.392223, -75.558609
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4601D
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17272312
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR NORTH
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was departing on runway 34 with three passengers. He said that he conducted an engine run-up prior to takeoff and all systems were working properly. He taxied the airplane onto the runway and initiated the takeoff roll. As he pulled back the control yoke, the airplane began to drift to the left, and he was unable to correct the drift. He did not regain control of the airplane and it exited the runway. The airplane rolled into a grove of pine trees, and sustained substantial damage to the tail section and right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would 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# ERA13CA185