# NTSB FTW84LA241: Cessna 172P, N55350, Stillwater, OK, May 24, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 23, 1984, 20:30 local (May 24, 1984, 01:30 UTC)
- Place: Stillwater, OK
- Coordinates: 36.079471, -97.06929 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.0795&lon=-97.0693&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 21342
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW84LA241
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/21342/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA241

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - flt control syst,elevator trim/tab control - improper
  - checklist - not followed, pilot in command (cause)
  - total, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - airspeed(vlof) - not attained, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - ground
- Nose gear collapsed, other

## Analysis

PLT STATED THE ACFT NOSE RAISED UP BEFORE TAKEOFF SPEED HAD BEEN REACHED. CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST AND IT DESCENDED INTO A FIELD APRX 500 FT OFF THE END OF THE RWY IN AN AREA OF UNIMPROVED TERRAIN. PLT LATER REPORTED THE ELEVATOR TRIM WAS SET IN THE FULL NOSE UP POSITION DURING THE TAKEOFF.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N55350](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55350), registered now, S/N 17275164, built 1982 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172P
- Registry model: [Cessna 172P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172p) (registry code 2072436) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O-320-D2J](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-d2j) (registry code 41595, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17275164
- Airframe hours: 1531
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-D23 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Stillwater Aircraft Leasing
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Airport: SWD, Stillwater Municipal, runway 17, 5,002 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 29; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 101 total, 39 in this make and model, 71 as pilot in command, 22 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 120° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 72 °F, dew point 52 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: PNC, 35 nm away

## 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 19840523070249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840523070249A), May 23, 1984: Cessna 172P, Stillwater, OK, Substantial damage. Aircarft lifted off before safe flying speed was reached. Trim was set excessive nose up.

## Other investigations on N55350 (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 FTW85LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA016), Oct 16, 1984: Cessna 172P (N55350), Stillwater, OK, 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.

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