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May 23, 2015 · Cessna 172M M · N9959V
Sussex, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Sussex, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172M M (1974)
Tail Number
N9959V
Operator
David Von Bing
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA088
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, he tried to abort the takeoff because he had not removed the bolt he had placed in the yoke for a gust lock. He reported that the crosswind pushed the airplane off the right side of the runway into the grass, the airplane impacted trees, and sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage. The pilot reported that the accident was due to him not removing the bolt in the yoke. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock during the preflight inspection, resulting in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, he tried to abort the takeoff because he had not removed the bolt he had placed in the yoke for a gust lock. He reported that the crosswind pushed the airplane off the right side of the runway into the grass, the airplane impacted trees, and sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage. The pilot reported that the accident was due to him not removing the bolt in the yoke. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportSUSSEX (0nm NNE)
Runway03
Runway Length3499 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M M
Tail NumberN9959V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid Von Bing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 27 C
Altimeter30.38 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC