# NTSB Accident CHI02CA211
> **Cessna 172N** · 2002-07-18 · Spearfish, SD, USA · NONE
## 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.

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