# NTSB Accident WPR17CA001
> **CESSNA R172K** · 2016-10-02 · Rosamond, CA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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