NONE · Cessna 172N · 2002-07-11 · Pickens, SC, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA02LA132
Event ID
20020716X01138
Type
Accident
Date
2002-07-11
Location
Pickens, SC, USA
Coordinates
34.816387, -82.704719
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172N
Registration
N737CQ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation that resulted in the airplane's gust lock being left installed which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll and damage to the airplane when it exited the departure end of the runway and collided with trees.