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November 17, 1984 · Cessna 172N · N4738G
Holland, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Holland, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N4738G
Operator
Tulip City Air Service
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA094
THE PLT STATED THAT A SLIGHT RUDDER PEDAL MISALIGNMENT CAUSED THE ACFT TO RUN OFF THE RWY & INTO A DITCH DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. HE STATED THAT DURING THE FIRST PART OF THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE RUDDER 'DID NOT RESPOND NORMALLY OR AS EXPECTED.' A LATER EXAMINATION REVEALED NOTHING WRONG WITH THE RUDDER PEDAL ALIGNMENT. THE PLT HAD FLOWN ONLY SIX TENTHS OF AN HOUR SOLO FLYING TIME IN THE 90 DAY PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PLT STATED THAT A SLIGHT RUDDER PEDAL MISALIGNMENT CAUSED THE ACFT TO RUN OFF THE RWY & INTO A DITCH DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. HE STATED THAT DURING THE FIRST PART OF THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE RUDDER 'DID NOT RESPOND NORMALLY OR AS EXPECTED.' A LATER EXAMINATION REVEALED NOTHING WRONG WITH THE RUDDER PEDAL ALIGNMENT. THE PLT HAD FLOWN ONLY SIX TENTHS OF AN HOUR SOLO FLYING TIME IN THE 90 DAY PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EST
Nearest AirportTulip City (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length3930 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN4738G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTulip City Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-42AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time10:54
Weather SourcePILO