ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353655
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| Date: | Friday 16 October 1998 |
| Time: | 07:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172H |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2513L |
| MSN: | 17255713 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1966 |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Conroe, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (33TA) |
| San Angelo, TX (KSAN) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The left wing of the airplane contacted a tree branch during the initial climb from runway 17, and subsequently, the airplane impacted the ground. The pilot stated that he positioned the airplane for take off at the approach end of runway 17 and had to clear the inside and outside of the windows after they fogged. The pilot stated that he initiated the take off roll and the airplane lifted off the ground approximately 1,000 feet down the runway. During the takeoff roll the windshield and side windows became obscured by condensation (fog), blocking his view of outside references. The pilot maintained control of the airplane by referencing the flight instruments. The airplane was approximately 60 feet above ground level when the passenger 'excitedly' stated 'trees left, trees left.' The pilot misinterpreted the passengers statement as 'veer left, veer left,' and the pilot began to bank the airplane to the left. The airplanes left wing contacted a tree branch which resulted in the airplane 'spinning to the left and pointing [it] straight down.' The airplane came to rest on its nose in a near vertical attitude, in a wooded area.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees. Factors were the fogged front windshield and side windows.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW99LA009
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 09:06 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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