NONE · CESSNA 172D · 2012-10-20 · Indian Trail, NC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA13LA037
Event ID
20121023X11005
Type
Accident
Date
2012-10-20
Location
Indian Trail, NC, USA
Coordinates
35.120834, -80.587219
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172D
Registration
N2879U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision will trees during takeoff.