N8400X

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17248900

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 15, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA357
Location
Elkwood, VA
Event ID
20240823194986
Coordinates
38.530225, -77.856007
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 correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17248900
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BURLINGAME CRAIG D
Address
7847 OVERBROOK DR
City
CATLETT
State / Zip Code
VA 20119-1760
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# ERA24LA357