CESSNA R172K
Fairfield, NC — July 18, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 18, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA192 |
| Event ID | 20150722X93738 |
| Location | Fairfield, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.56055, -76.23444 |
| Airport | WHITFIELD'S EAST |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | R172K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Full 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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.