# NTSB NYC83LA140: Cessna 172P, N65615, Latrobe, PA, June 14, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 14, 1983, 15:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Latrobe, PA
- Coordinates: 40.309307, -79.379074 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.3093&lon=-79.3791&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 35202
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC83LA140
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/35202/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA140

## 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)
  - diverted attention, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total experience, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose gear collapsed, takeoff - roll/run
  - landing gear,main gear strut - overload (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE ACFT RAN OFF THE RUNWAY WHEN THE STUDENT PILOT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE A WINDOW DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. AS THE ACFT LEFT THE RUNWAY THE NOSE WHEEL COLLAPSED REARWARD AND THE PROP, MAIN GEAR AND FUSELAGE WERE DAMAGED. THE PILOT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N65615](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N65615-2023-09-27), registration cancelled 2023-09-27, S/N 17275786, 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 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 75786
- Airframe hours: 192
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-D2J 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Terry & Martha Stinson
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, February 28, 1983, 105 hours before
- Departed: LBE, LATROBE, PA
- Destination: LBE, LATROBE, PA
- Airport: LBE, Westmoreland, runway 23, 5,500 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 15 total, 15 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 90 °F, dew point -0 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19830614046699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830614046699A), Jun 14, 1983: Cessna 172P, Latrobe, PA, Substantial damage. Lost control of aircraft on the takeoff roll while trying to close a window left open prior to takeoff.

## Other investigations on N65615 (2)

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 ERA23LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA049), Nov 2, 2022: Cessna 172 (N65615), Greenville, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to use the checklist aboard the airplane during her…
- [NTSB LAX04CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA282), Jul 27, 2004: Cessna 172P (N65615), Big Bear City, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the instructor's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and delayed decision to perform a go-around. Contributing factors were wind gusts, windshear, and an excessive descent rate.

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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