MINR · Cessna 172N · 2003-10-19 · Everglades City, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA04CA005
Event ID
20031114X01908
Type
Accident
Date
2003-10-19
Location
Everglades City, FL, USA
Coordinates
25.848611, -81.389999
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172N
Registration
N933JH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation which resulted in the airplane's gust lock being left installed, which resulted in the airplane not being able lift off during the takeoff roll, and damage to the airplane when it overran the runway and crashed into the water at the end of the runway.