Aviation accident ATL07FA125

2 fatal · Cessna 172M · 2007-09-08 · Mansfield, MA, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL07FA125
Event ID: 20070917X01402
Type: Accident
Date: 2007-09-08
Location: Mansfield, MA, USA
Coordinates: 42.007778, -71.19139

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 2
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 172M
Registration: N19952
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper use of wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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