# NTSB Accident CHI01LA051
> **Cessna 172M** · 2000-12-19 · STURGIS, SD, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI01LA051
- **Event ID:** 20001226X45480
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-12-19
- **Location:** STURGIS, SD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.40942, -103.50946
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172M
- **Registration:** N13584
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff and he discontinued an aborted takeoff once initiated.  Factors associated with the accident were the inaccurate elevator trim indicator, the pilot's failure to verify the trim setting, rotation was restricted, directional control was not maintained, and the berm which the airplane contacted.

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