# NTSB LAX00LA133: Cessna 172M, N80205, Sacramento, CA, March 18, 2000 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: March 18, 2000, 15:40 local (23:40 UTC) - Place: Sacramento, CA - Coordinates: 38.639945, -121.540374 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.6399&lon=-121.5404&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 4 uninjured - Status: Completed, report July 17, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 48839 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX00LA133 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/48839/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA133 ## Probable cause The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll. A rough, uneven runway surface was a factor in the accident. ## 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 - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - rough/uneven (contributing factor) - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - loose gravel/sandy (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - Nose over, takeoff - aborted ## Analysis The pilot reported that, as the aircraft was lifting off the runway during takeoff, it settled back to the ground and veered to the left off the runway. The pilot applied wheel braking and the aircraft flipped inverted. The pilot cited poor runway condition and loose gravel as a factor in the accident. The surface wind was from the right, rear of the aircraft at 6 knots. An FAA airworthiness inspector examined the aircraft and reported that he did not observe any mechanical irregularities. ## Factual narrative On March 18, 2000, at 1540 hours Pacific standard time, a Cessna 172M, N80205, was substantially damaged when the aircraft veered off runway 34 into rough terrain during takeoff at Natomas Field, Sacramento, California. The flight was operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by Sacramento Aero Services. The private certificated pilot and three passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local area personal flight. No flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that, as the aircraft was lifting off the runway during takeoff, it settled back to the ground and veered to the left off the runway. The pilot applied wheel braking and the aircraft flipped inverted. The pilot cited poor runway condition and loose gravel as a factor in the accident. An airworthiness inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration Sacramento Flight Standards District Office examined the aircraft after the accident. The inspector reported that he did not observe anything mechanically wrong with the aircraft that contributed to the accident. NTSB form 6120.1/2, Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, was sent to the pilot on March 23, 2000, April 26, 2000, and June 27, 2000. Voicemail messages were left April 26th and June 14th. The report was received from the pilot on July 10, 2000. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N80205](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80205), registered now, S/N 17266444 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 172M - Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (registry code 2072418) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 17266444 - Engines: Lycoming O-320-E2D 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Sacramento Aero Services - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal - Departed: Q96 - Airport: Q96, Natomas Field, runway 34, 2,700 × 30 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 27; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 980 total, 700 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 130° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 55 °F, dew point 48 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: SAC, 8 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 20000318008799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000318008799A), Mar 18, 2000: Cessna 172M, Sacramento, CA, No damage. (-23) During the take off roll on runway 34 at the Natomas airport, N80205 ran off the runway and flipped over resulting in substantial damage to the a/c.… From the NTSB's public API. 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