Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172P near Lyman, MS — 2012-08-23

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Date
2012-08-23
Location
Lyman, MS, USA
Airport
MS82
Aircraft
CESSNA 172P
Registration
N65747
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of his attempt to close an unsecured cockpit window.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot reported that he was conducting the initial takeoff when the window on the cockpit door came open. He reached with his left hand to close the window and simultaneously tried to abort the takeoff. When he looked up, he observed the airplane departing the left side of the runway. He was unable to stop the airplane before it collided with perimeter trees. Postaccident examination of the airframe revealed substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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