CESSNA 172N
Okeechobee, FL, February 18, 2013
Event Information
| Date | February 18, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Okeechobee, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.18833, -80.63416 |
| Airport | None |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA137 |
| Event ID | 20130218X65514 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Registration # | N6249D |
| Operator | REEF FLYER LLC |
| Owner | REEF FLYER LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, they were departing a dirt road with open field to the right and barbed wire fence to the left. The pilot engaged one notch of flaps and applied brakes to initiate a short-field takeoff. After leaving the ground, a gust of wind struck the airplane and it subsequently turned to the left. The pilot applied aileron correction; however, the airplane nose impacted a barbed wire fence, the right wing struck a tree and the airplane flipped inverted into a ditch before coming to rest resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could 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.