ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353297
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| Date: | Saturday 22 May 1999 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | Harford Air Service. |
| Registration: | N5679E |
| MSN: | 17271917 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2172 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-H2AD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Churchville, MD -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (0W3) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that on the takeoff roll, just as he rotated for liftoff, the airplane was struck by a gust of wind and blown off the runway to the left. He heard the stall warning horn sound and aborted the takeoff. The airplane remained to the left of the runway and the left wing struck some trees, after which the airplane turned into the trees. The pilot had logged 7.8 hours in the preceding 11 1/2 months. He had logged 5.8 hours in the preceding 90 days. An Inspector from the FAA reported he interviewed witnesses who reported the crosswind was about 7 knots maximum.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience, and the crosswind.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC99LA120
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 12:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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