Pilot Debrief

CESSNA R172K near Fairfield, NC — 2015-07-18

Final reportGAA15CA192
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Date
2015-07-18
Location
Fairfield, NC, USA
Airport
23NR
Aircraft
CESSNA R172K
Registration
N5453V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he added power for takeoff and the airplane started to veer to the left. He stated that he attempted to correct with right rudder and brake, but the airplane departed the paved portion of the runway and the left wing impacted corn rows parallel to the runway. After impacting the corn rows, the pilot reported that the airplane spun around 180 degrees and came to rest in a drainage ditch. The right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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