NONE · CESSNA 172S · 2008-11-26 · Waukesha, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN09CA078
Event ID
20081201X60951
Type
Accident
Date
2008-11-26
Location
Waukesha, WI, USA
Coordinates
43.04111, -88.236946
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172S
Registration
N833SP
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and his failure to ensure that the elevator trim was properly set before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of autopilot system knowledge.