# NTSB FTW01LA161: Cessna 172, N1581V, Kingston, OK, July 10, 2001 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 9, 2001, 19:45 local (Jul 10, 2001, 00:45 UTC) - Place: Kingston, OK - Coordinates: 34.000034, -96.72055 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.0000&lon=-96.7206&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 27, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 52663 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW01LA161 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/52663/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA161 ## Probable cause the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which required his evasive maneuver and resulted in a stall. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb - evasive maneuver - performed, pilot in command - stall - encountered, pilot in command (cause) - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled - terrain condition - ground ## Analysis The pilot stated that the aircraft veered to the left during the takeoff roll. He added that the airplane was heading toward trees and he elected to pull aft on the control yoke to prevent a head on impact with the trees. The airplane took off, cleared the trees, then "stalled," impacting a clear area behind the trees. The airplane skidded a short distance before impacting trees and coming to rest upright. The pilot added that the wind was calm at the time of the accident. ## Factual narrative On July 9, 2001, at 1945 central daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N1581V, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain and trees during takeoff from the Lake Texoma State Park Airport, Kingston, Oklahoma. The airplane was registered to a private individual and operated by Classic Aviation of Addison, Texas. The private pilot and his two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The cross-country flight was originating at the time of the accident and was destined for Addison, Texas. During a telephone interview conducted by the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the pilot stated that during takeoff roll on runway 36, the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot stated that the airplane was heading toward trees, and he elected to pull aft on the control yoke to prevent a head on impact with the trees. The airplane took off, cleared the trees, then "stalled," impacting a clear area behind the trees. The airplane skidded 20-30 yards before impacting trees and coming to rest upright. The pilot reported that the wind was calm at the time of the accident. According to the pilot, the airplane's left outboard wing was bent up, the fuselage was buckled and the landing gear were collapsed ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1581V](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1581V-2013-09-24), registration cancelled 2013-09-24, S/N 17263678, built 1974 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 172 - Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (registry code 2072418) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 17263678 - Engines: Lycoming O-320-E2D 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Classic Aviation - Registered owner: Larry Shullenberger - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: F31, Kingston, OK - Destination: ADS, Addison, TX - Airport: F31, Lake Texoma State Park, runway 36, 3,000 × 50 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 36; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; last flight review January 31, 2001; seat: left; flight hours: 65 total, 65 in this make and model, 30 as pilot in command, 11 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 84 °F ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20010709018719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010709018719A), Jul 9, 2001: Cessna 172M, Kingston, OK, Substantial damage. (.19) On July 9, 2001, at 1945 central daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N1581V, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain and trees during… ## Other investigations on N1581V (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB SEA76DYA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYA16), Jan 27, 1976: Cessna 172 (N1581V), Ontario, OR, substantial damage From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.