N53587CESSNA 1722020-11-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S9407

Summary

On November 27, 2020, a Cessna 172 (N53587) was involved in an incident near Sanford, NC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA057. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N53587.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 27, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA057
Location
Sanford, NC
Event ID
20201130102351
Coordinates
35.582439, -79.101338
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 loss of directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9407
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHAPEL HILL FLYING CLUB INC DBA
Address
702 ROD SULLIVAN RD
City
SANFORD
State / Zip Code
NC 27330-9283
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# ERA21LA057