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August 5, 2006 · Cessna 172N · N73672

Windsor, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Windsor, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N73672
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA196

The pilot of a Cessna 172N attempted to takeoff to the south from a private turf runway. The pilot began the takeoff roll, and at rotation, "which may have been as much as 55 knots," he aborted the takeoff. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane before it overran the departure end of the runway, and it collided with trees. The pilot reported that while walking away from the airplane, he noticed "there was definitely a strong southbound wind and [he] realized that [he] should have taken off to the north." The pilot additionally reported that the winds were calm prior to his departure.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and subsequent collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.

Full Narrative

The pilot of a Cessna 172N attempted to takeoff, to the south, from a private turf runway. The pilot began the takeoff roll, and at rotation, "which may have been as much as 55 knots," he aborted the takeoff. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane before it overran the departure end of the runway, and it collided with trees. The pilot reported that while walking away from the airplane, he noticed "there was definitely a strong southbound wind and [he] realized that [he] should have taken off to the north." The pilot additionally reported that the winds were calm prior to his departure.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWindswept Airport (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN73672
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAvco Lycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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