Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC07CA069

Utica, NY, USA

Aircraft #1

N7141A

Cessna 172

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, the Cessna 172 "didn't feel right," so he aborted the takeoff. During the aborted takeoff, the airplane "pulled to the left," and impacted a snowbank, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a snowbank.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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