Pilot Debrief

Cessna 172 near Lakeview, AR — 2020-05-31

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Date
2020-05-31
Location
Lakeview, AR, USA
Airport
3M0
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Registration
N52794
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was attempting to take off on a turf runway that had a few muddy spots. He added power to the engine and back pressure on the flight control yoke to "protect the nose wheel." As the airplane accelerated, he applied right rudder to keep the airplane centered on the runway. The airplane was not turning as it should and had not lifted off, so he closed the throttle to reject the takeoff. The airplane struck trees on the left side of the runway and spun sideways into some additional smaller trees and bushes. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that could have contributed to the accident.

NTSB coding

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