Aviation accident NYC01FA217

2 fatal · Cessna 172SP · 2001-08-27 · Matawan, NJ, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC01FA217
Event ID: 20010904X01857
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-08-27
Location: Matawan, NJ, USA
Coordinates: 40.368888, -74.248054

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 172SP
Registration: N629PD
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the initial climb. Factors were the pilot's failure to perform a go-around, the pilot's lack of flight experience in nighttime conditions, the nighttime conditions, and a tailwind.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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