# NTSB Accident MIA02LA132
> **Cessna 172N** · 2002-07-11 · Pickens, SC, USA · NONE
## 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.

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