# NTSB Accident GAA15CA088
> **CESSNA 172M** · 2015-05-23 · Sussex, NJ, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA15CA088
- **Event ID:** 20150526X41555
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2015-05-23
- **Location:** Sussex, NJ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.200553, -74.622779
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172M
- **Registration:** N9959V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock during the preflight inspection, resulting in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff.

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