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July 18, 2015 · Cessna R172K K · N5453V
Fairfield, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fairfield, NC
Aircraft
Cessna R172K K (1977)
Tail Number
N5453V
Operator
Tim Whitfield Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA192
The pilot reported that he added power for takeoff and the airplane started to veer to the left. He stated that he attempted to correct with right rudder and brake, but the airplane departed the paved portion of the runway and the left wing impacted corn rows parallel to the runway. After impacting the corn rows, the pilot reported that the airplane spun around 180 degrees and came to rest in a drainage ditch. The right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he added power for takeoff and the airplane started to veer to the left. He stated that he attempted to correct with right rudder and brake, but the airplane departed the paved portion of the runway and the left wing impacted corn rows parallel to the runway. After impacting the corn rows, the pilot reported that the airplane spun around 180 degrees and came to rest in a drainage ditch. The right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EDT
Nearest AirportWhitfield'S East (0nm E)
Runway26
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width23 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R172K K
Tail NumberN5453V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTim Whitfield Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 195
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC