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October 29, 1992 · Cessna 172M · N20493
Mallory, WV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mallory, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N20493
Operator
Norman a Brown
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA035
DURING TAKE-OFF THE PILOT'S ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED TO THE TRIM WHEEL. AS THE AIRPLANE WAS ROLLING FOR TAKEOFF THE PILOT CONTINUED TO TRIM, THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A TREE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE DEPARTING THE RUNWAY AND STRIKING A TREE.
Full Narrative
DURING TAKE-OFF THE PILOT'S ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED TO THE TRIM WHEEL. AS THE AIRPLANE WAS ROLLING FOR TAKEOFF THE PILOT CONTINUED TO TRIM, THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A TREE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EST
Nearest AirportMALLORY (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length1904 ft
Runway Width24 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN20493
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorman a Brown
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO