ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354289
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| Date: | Saturday 20 June 1998 |
| Time: | 09:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172R |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7437A |
| MSN: | 29537 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1956 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2016 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Milford, NY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Chittenango, NY |
| Cooperstown, NY | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot diverted to a private grass strip to wait for fog to clear at his intended destination. During the subsequent takeoff roll, the pilot felt the airplane hit a soft spot, and he believed he was too close to the end of the runway to abort. During the initial climb, the pilot felt he could not clear electrical wires, so he dove under them. In the process, he struck a tree and crash landed in a field. The pilot did not hear a stall warning horn during the takeoff and climb.
Probable Cause: The pilot's decision to intentionally fly below wires, which resulted in the collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the soft grass airstrip.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC98LA130
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 12:41 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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