NONE · CESSNA R172K · 2016-10-02 · Rosamond, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR17CA001
Event ID
20161003X35157
Type
Accident
Date
2016-10-02
Location
Rosamond, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.870555, -118.211944
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
R172K
Registration
N736LZ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper use of the control lock, combined with his incomplete execution of two pre-departure procedures, which resulted in a takeoff with the control lock installed.