# NTSB Accident NYC01LA038
> **Cessna 172K** · 2000-11-17 · HAGERSTOWN, MD, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC01LA038
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22332
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-11-17
- **Location:** HAGERSTOWN, MD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.629661, -77.710334
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172K
- **Registration:** N79054
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock from the control column before takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff.

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