CESSNA 172
Elkwood, VA — August 15, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 15, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA357 |
| Event ID | 20240823194986 |
| Location | Elkwood, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.53023, -77.85601 |
| Airport | Culpepper Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion.
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.