# NTSB FTW82DA349: Cessna 172N, N75548, Antoine, AR, August 10, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: August 10, 1982, 15:00 local (20:00 UTC)
- Place: Antoine, AR
- Coordinates: 34.030521, -93.419502 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.0305&lon=-93.4195&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 10, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69795
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82DA349
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69795/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA349

## 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
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - ditch (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN FROM A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP HE ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND STRUCK A DRAINAGE DITCH.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N75548](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75548), registered now, S/N 17267798, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17267798
- Airframe hours: 742
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-H2AD 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Gerald Hendrix
- Registered owner: Gerald Hendrix
- Departed: ANTOINE, AR
- Destination: ANTOINE, AR
- Airport: runway 9, 2,600 × 0 ft, dirt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 25; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 170 total, 10 in this make and model, 137 as pilot in command, 13 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Temperature: 194 °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 19820810043659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820810043659A), Aug 10, 1982: Cessna 172N, Antoine, AR, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on takeoff, ran off runway into a ditch.

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.

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