3 fatal · Cessna 172 · 2001-10-18 · South Hero, VT, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC02FA012
Event ID
20011023X02131
Type
Accident
Date
2001-10-18
Location
South Hero, VT, USA
Coordinates
44.620277, -73.305557
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172
Registration
N8255B
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors in this accident were wind gusts and the airplane's high gross weight condition.