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June 21, 2008 · Cessna R172K · N1439V

Goldsby, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Goldsby, OK
Aircraft
Cessna R172K
Tail Number
N1439V
Operator
Kevin Eggleston
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08LA110

The pilot didn't think the airplane was accelerating as it should and he decided to abort the takeoff. The airplane traveled 500 feet past the end of the runway and nosed over, crushing the vertical stabilizer.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's delay in initiating rejected takeoff procedures, resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway and nosing over.

Full Narrative

On June 21, 2008, approximately 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna R172K, N1439V, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when the pilot aborted the takeoff at David J. Perry Airport (1K4), Goldsby, Oklahoma. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The cross-country flight was originating at the time of the accident and was en route to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), Joplin, Missouri. Numerous attempts were made to contact the pilot, asking that he submit NTSB Form 6120.1-2. The pilot did not respond to any of the requests. An FAA inspector said the pilot told him that he didn't think the airplane was accelerating as it should and he decided to abort the takeoff. The airplane traveled 500 feet past the end of the runway and nosed over, crushing the vertical stabilizer. FAA's Oklahoma City Flight Standards District Office advised that the pilot twice failed 14 CFR Part 44.709 reexamination checks --- on September 16 and again on November 12, 2008. He has failed to appear for scheduled reexaminations and, as a result, efforts are underway to revoke his pilot certificate pending compliance.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportDavid Jay Perry (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna R172K
Tail NumberN1439V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKevin Eggleston
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReciprocating · 195
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 23000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time22:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data