# NTSB Accident CEN09CA078
> **CESSNA 172S** · 2008-11-26 · Waukesha, WI, USA · NONE
## 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.

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