NONE · Cessna 172N · 2002-07-18 · Spearfish, SD, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI02CA211
Event ID
20020726X01232
Type
Accident
Date
2002-07-18
Location
Spearfish, SD, USA
Coordinates
44.480278, -103.783058
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172N
Registration
N1373E
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in control forces and aircraft handling due to initiating the takeoff without fully retracting the flaps is a contributing factor.