Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172P near Maricopa, AZ — 2012-11-11

Final reportWPR13LA038
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Date
2012-11-11
Location
Maricopa, AZ, USA
Airport
AZ78
Aircraft
CESSNA 172P
Registration
N65835
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane lifted off about 300 feet from the end of the 2,400-foot-long dirt runway. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane pitched up. The airplane then stalled, and the left wing dropped. The pilot was unable to recover control of the airplane before it impacted the ground. The airplane came to rest about 600 feet from the end of the runway. A postaccident examination of the airframe revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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