# NTSB Accident FTW97LA289
> **Cessna 172P** · 1997-07-29 · LA PORTE, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97LA289
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08397
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-29
- **Location:** LA PORTE, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.659343, -95.039283
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172P
- **Registration:** N52336
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, as he attempted to close and lock the left cabin window.  Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist (secure the windows before starting the takeoff), and his diverted attention.

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